Back Server

The Kitchen Restaurant Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage: $26–$30

Daily sustenance: complimentary meals

Gear allowance: $100 stipend

Dining discounts for staff

Job summary

Selland Family Restaurants in Sacramento is seeking a Back Server to join our elite dining room team. You will support the service staff and help deliver an elevated hospitality experience through precise table-side service and beverage knowledge.

This fast-paced role requires attention to detail, flexibility for evenings and holidays, and a commitment to mastering our menu and standards. Competitive wages and benefits are offered to full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' serving, back serving, or busing experience in a fine-dining or high-volume setting.
• Valid California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to work flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive back-server support within a premier dining room, collaborating with servers, sommeliers, and bartenders.
• Ensure flawless service flow and guest experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain knowledge of menu and beverage offerings to assist guests.

Education

California RBS certification

Job description

Description

Come work for Sacramento's Leading Restaurant Group!!!

At The Kitchen Restaurant, a proud beacon of Michelin-starred culinary artistry in Sacramento, is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Back Server to join our elite dining room team.

In this role, you are vital to the team and to the guests' journey, transforming traditional table service into an elevated hospitality experience. Rather than managing basic transactions, you will master the seamless mechanics of our dining room and bar. This fast-paced, demanding position requires an exceptional eye for detail, the ability to multitask gracefully under pressure, and a deep commitment to continuous education—including rigorous menu and beverage memorization. You will work in complete synchronization with our Servers, Sommeliers, and Bartenders to ensure our standards of Excellence are met with every single course.

Benefits & Perks of Our Team

We fundamentally value our team members, foster professional longevity, and proudly promote from within. When you join Selland Family Restaurants, you enjoy an industry-leading benefits package:

• Competitive Wage: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Daily Sustenance: Complimentary, high-quality family meals provided on every shift.
• Gear Allowance: $100 professional reimbursement stipend.
• Dining Discounts: Generous employee discounts at all Selland Family Restaurants properties.
• Unmatched Work-Life Balance: Current major holidays off so you can spend time with loved ones (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, New Year's, Superbowl Sunday, and Easter Sunday).
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits are accessible for both Part-Time and Full-Time employees.
• Mental Health Resources: Dedicated employee wellness offerings and mental health support programs.
• Paid Leave: Paid Sick Leave for all staff; Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay for Full-Time career tracks.
• Continuous Education Reimbursements: Financial support for accredited industry paths, including WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, etc.
• Culture of Celebration: Regular employee celebrations highlighting your milestones, promotions, anniversaries, and birthdays!

Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of previous serving, back serving, or busing experience—preferably within a fine dining, high-volume, or chef-driven concept.
• Credentials: Valid California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification required.
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age (or possess a valid, state-approved work permit).
• Mindset: A passionate willingness to learn, grow, and adapt to elite service standards.
• Flexibility: Ability to work varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as the dictates of a premier restaurant require.
• Logistics: Reliable transportation to and from our Sacramento location.

HOSPITALITY. EXCELLENCE. TEAMWORK. IMPACT. PRIDE. Our team members embody a culture of gracious hospitality, culinary excellence, genuine teamwork, and persistent improvement. We take immense pride in everything we do.

Come Be a Part of Our Story!

Thank you for considering a lifelong career with Selland Family Restaurants.