Dining Room Support & Guest Experience Aide

Bluegrass Hospitality Group; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package (dental after 1 yr

401K with company match

Education reimbursement up to $500/sem

Career growth opportunities

40% off at Bluegrass Hospitality Group

Emergency family fund

Holiday closures – Thanksgiving and Ch

Job summary

Drake’s, a neighborhood restaurant and bar, is seeking team members who are passionate about hospitality and guest experiences. Base pay plus tips, a supportive team, and a fun, energetic environment await in Cookeville, TN.

We value friendly, dependable people with a strong work ethic and a team-first mindset. Food service or retail experience is a plus, basic food safety knowledge helps, and our benefits support your long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Friendly and dependable personality with a strong work ethic.
• Food service or retail experience preferred but not required.
• Basic food safety knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 100% guest satisfaction—every guest, every time.
• Maintain a clean and organized dining room and bar area throughout service.
• Pre-bus and reset tables efficiently during and after guests’ visits.
• Assist bartenders and servers by communicating guest requests and supporting drink/food service.
• Uphold sanitation, safety, and alcohol compliance standards.
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds across the restaurant as needed.
• Jump in where needed—because we’re all in this together.

Skills

Guest service

Team player

Strong work ethic

Communication

Job description

Drake’s, a neighborhood restaurant and bar, is seeking team members who are passionate about hospitality and guest experiences. Base pay plus tips, a supportive team, and a fun, energetic environment await in Cookeville, TN.

We value friendly, dependable people with a strong work ethic and a team-first mindset. Food service or retail experience is a plus, basic food safety knowledge helps, and our benefits support your long-term growth.