Fine-Dining Server Assistant - Service & Guest Experience

Mika-Coral-Gables; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

MIKA Coral Gables is seeking a professional Server Assistant to support our Front of House team and help create a seamless guest experience. You will assist servers, prepare stations, and ensure tables meet MIKA standards.

We value warmth, attentiveness, and teamwork. This role offers growth toward Food Runner, Junior Server, and Server opportunities within a luxury yet welcoming dining environment.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Fine-dining or upscale restaurant experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to remain composed during high-volume service.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers and Captains throughout all stages of service.
• Prepare the dining room and stations before service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and stocked service stations.
• Ensure tables are set according to MIKA standards.
• Provide water service and assist with beverage service as directed.
• Deliver bread, condiments, silverware, and service items promptly.
• Assist with food running and learn proper food presentation.
• Clear and reset tables efficiently without rushing guests.
• Replace silverware and glassware between courses.
• Maintain table cleanliness throughout the guest experience.
• Communicate guest requests, allergies, or service concerns to the server.
• Assist with polishing and maintaining glassware and service equipment.
• Support opening and closing duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining room, stations, and back-of-house areas.
• Work closely with Servers, Captains, Runners, Bartenders, Sommeliers, Hosts, Managers.
• Assist other sections when needed; teamwork comes first.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Stand/walk for long periods

Willingness to learn

Job description

MIKA Coral Gables is seeking a professional Server Assistant to support our Front of House team and help create a seamless guest experience. You will assist servers, prepare stations, and ensure tables meet MIKA standards.

We value warmth, attentiveness, and teamwork. This role offers growth toward Food Runner, Junior Server, and Server opportunities within a luxury yet welcoming dining environment.