Backwaiter: Elevate Service with Warmth & Precision

Canje; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$8/hr + tips

Paid sick leave (3 days annually)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tenured employment bonuses

Employee referral program

Dining discounts

Wine examination reimbursement

Annual educational stipend

Job summary

Canje in Austin, TX is seeking a Backwaiter to support servers during service with warmth and professionalism. You will keep tables ready, assist with delivering food, and help maintain a clean, organized dining room.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and reliability in a fast-paced Caribbean-inspired restaurant. Availability nights, weekends, and holidays is required; compensation includes $8/hour plus tips and benefits.

Qualifications

• Restaurant or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain organized, efficient, and composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support Servers by maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared tables throughout service.
• Anticipate the needs of guests and teammates by proactively resetting tables, refilling water, clearing plates, and delivering food as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and stock levels throughout the dining room and service stations.
• Handle glassware, china, silverware, and service equipment with care and attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with Servers, Bartenders, kitchen teams, managers, and teammates.
• Adapt to changing priorities and assist teammates to ensure smooth, efficient service.
• Complete all required education and assessments.
• Represent the restaurant with warmth, curiosity, professionalism, and genuine care.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Physical fitness

Availability nights/weekends

Job description

Canje in Austin, TX is seeking a Backwaiter to support servers during service with warmth and professionalism. You will keep tables ready, assist with delivering food, and help maintain a clean, organized dining room.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and reliability in a fast-paced Caribbean-inspired restaurant. Availability nights, weekends, and holidays is required; compensation includes $8/hour plus tips and benefits.