Backwaiter

Kindred Restaurant; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Albertine, part of the Kindred Hospitality Restaurant Group, is hiring experienced backwaiters to join our front‑of‑house team in a fast‑paced, hospitality‑driven setting. This role rewards guests with genuine service, deep menu knowledge, and a memorable dining experience.

Responsibilities include assisting servers, clearing and resetting tables, refilling waters, running food, and keeping dining rooms and stations clean. Night shifts, weekends, and holidays required.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required; upscale or fine dining experience strongly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining composure and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must meet minimum age requirements for serving alcohol per NC state law

Responsibilities

• Assist servers with food and beverage service.
• Clear, clean, and reset tables efficiently.
• Refill water glasses and anticipate guest needs.
• Run food and assist with delivering dishes to tables.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the dining room and service stations.
• Stock glassware, silverware, linens, and other service supplies.
• Work closely with servers and management to ensure smooth service.

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Training & development


• Vision insurance


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts

Position Summary

We\'re hiring experienced, hospitality-driven backwaiters to join our front-of-house team at the Kindred Hospitality Restaurant Group. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment suited to servers who take pride in genuine hospitality, deep menu knowledge, and creating a memorable dining experience for every guest.

About Us

Albertine is an upscale restaurant and part of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned numerous James Beard Foundation nominations along with other national and local accolades. We\'re known for seasonally-driven menus, craft beer and cocktail programs, and stellar wine lists — and we\'re looking for backwaiters who bring the same level of care to the guest experience that our kitchen brings to the plate.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers with food and beverage service.


• Clear, clean, and reset tables efficiently.


• Refill water glasses and anticipate guest needs.


• Run food and assist with delivering dishes to tables.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the dining room and service stations.


• Stock glassware, silverware, linens, and other service supplies.


• Work closely with servers and management to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required; upscale or fine dining experience strongly preferred


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining composure and attention to detail


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods


• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed


• Must meet minimum age requirements for serving alcohol per NC state law

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: 7.25/hr + tips


• Full-time and part-time positions available


• Employee Discount


• 401(k) with company match


• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)


• Flexible scheduling


• Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group

Job Type:

Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

Night shift

Restaurant Type:

Upscale