Daytime Server Assistant/Food Runner

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a Server Assistant to support our dining team at Mount Pleasant, SC. You will help greet guests, ferry items between kitchen and dining room, and ensure smooth service in a fast-paced environment.

We value reliability, teamwork, and hospitality-minded individuals who can work Sundays and weekday lunch shifts. Previous restaurant experience is preferred, and a positive attitude is essential for our growing team.

Qualifications

• Must have Sunday morning and Weekday lunchtime availability.
• At least one year of restaurant or similar experience preferred.
• Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests.
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they are seated and respond to guest requests, communicating with the server as needed.
• Assist servers by delivering food and beverages and clearing tables.
• Transport soiled dishes to the dish room and reset tabletops between seatings.
• Loster? act as liaison between kitchen and dining room to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the service station and adhere to safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Team player

Effective communication

Standing/walking

Job description

Server Assistant

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

The Role

Server Assistants & Food Runners are the saving grace of support staff and have an eye for the where assistance is needed. While ensuring each guest has water in their glass, you will also be there to save the day for the full-handed server in need. You have an eye for detail and work to ensure the guests food has a smooth transition between the kitchen and their table. As a food runner, you will ensure every dish that is sent out is divine to present and devour.

What we will ask of you:

• Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required by service station assignment and maintain clean service areas throughout shift
• Greet guests as they are seated and respond appropriately to guest requests and communicate to server as needed
• Between seating’s, take soiled table ware to dish room and sort to designated areas in the soiled dish drop off area then clean and reset tabletops
• Act as the liaison between the kitchen and dining room staff; in a fast paced, stressful, high demand environment and ensures all food items are delivered in a timely fashion
• Receive and relay orders to the kitchen staff according to the ticket specifications and ensure all dishes match up on every plate, acting as the last set of eyes to review all outgoing plates
• Works in a clean and organized station and adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation

Requirements for Success

• Must have Sunday morning and Weekday lunchtime availability
• At least one year of restaurant or similar experience preferred
• Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.