KANPAI SERVER ASSISTANT

Hotel Nikko Of San Francisco Inc 150 Powell St; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

Dental

Vision

401K Matching

Employee Dining

Employee Discounts

Gym Reimbursement

Birthday Pay

Life Insurance

Floating Holidays

Job summary

Hotel Nikko San Francisco is seeking a dependable Server Assistant / Food Runner to support our restaurant team and deliver outstanding guest service. You will clear tables, stock, and assist servers to ensure timely food delivery in a busy, upscale environment.

Ideal candidates are team players with excellent communication and a flexible schedule, including weekends. California FOOD HANDLER and RBS certifications are preferred or obtainable upon hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dining room environment.
• Must possess a valid California Food Handler Certification and RBS Certification, or be willing to obtain upon hire.
• Strong teamwork and guest-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Clear, clean, and reset tables; maintain dining room cleanliness throughout service.
• Deliver food from kitchen to guests accurately and efficiently.
• Support servers and bartenders with daily operations.
• Set up and maintain buffet and bar areas; stock glassware and service items.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance concerns; follow food safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

California Food Handler Certification

Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification

Job description

Job SummaryWe are seeking a dependable, energetic Server Assistant / Food Runner to support our restaurant team and deliver exceptional guest service. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, organized dining environment while ensuring timely and accurate food and beverage service.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Clear, clean, and reset tables; maintain dining room cleanliness throughout serviceDeliver food from kitchen to guests accurately and efficientlySupport servers and bartenders with daily operationsSet up and maintain buffet and bar areas, including ice, glassware, and suppliesStock and replenish glassware, silverware, beverages, and service itemsPrepare coffee, tea, juices, and assist with basic mise en placeMonitor equipment and report maintenance concernsFollow all food safety, sanitation, and service standardsRespond promptly and professionally to guest requestsAssist as needed with side work and additional assigned dutiesQualifications:Strong team player with a positive attitudePassion for hospitality and guest serviceAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication and attention to detailFlexible schedule, including weekends and holidaysMust possess a valid California Food Handler Certification and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification, or be willing and able to obtain both upon hireAbout Hotel Nikko San FranciscoHotel Nikko San Francisco is a luxury property located just off Union Square in downtown San Francisco, with 532 guest rooms and suites, 22,000 square feet of meeting and banquet room space, and five food & beverage outlets: 24-hour Room Service, ANZU Restaurant and Lounge, Kanpai Lounge, Imperial Lounge, and Feinstein’s at the Nikko.Our culture is based on 5 Core Values: Service, Collaboration, Credibility, Achievement, and Fun. We are seeking candidates who can deliver the Nikko tradition of outstanding customer service and help us fulfill our Mission of creating “Fantastic Memories” (Subarashii Omoide) to our external and internal guests. Consistently ranked as a \"Best Place to Work\" and “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in the SF Bay Area. Hotel Nikko San Francisco offers competitive salaries and a fun and rewarding work environment.Full Time Hourly Benefits:Zero-deductible Medical PlanPre-Tax Commuter and Parking BenefitsDental (PPO/DMO)PTOVisionFloating HolidaysChiropractic and Acupuncture ServicesBirthday PayLife Insurance401K Matching ProgramFlexible Spending Account (FSA)2% Company Profit SharingHotel Nikko San Francisco Full Time Hourly Perks:Friends & Family Rates at Nikko/Okura HotelsReciprocity Rates at Participating HotelsEmployee Discounts in ANZU and Feinstein’s at the NikkoTravel Assistance through Mutual of OmahaFree Employee Dining Room MealsEmployee Computer Access for Web Browsing and PrintingFitness/Gym ReimbursementEmployee Job Referral ProgramEmployee Recognition Programs and Employee Appreciation EventsDiscounts on the following: Offsite Parking, Personal Dry Cleaning & Laundry, Movie Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Work Safety ShoesImportant NoticeThis job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time-to-time.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and M/F/V/D“Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.”