Restaurant Server Assistant - Fine Dining

The Post Oak; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Post Oak Hotel in Houston seeks a Restaurant Server Assistant to join the Forbes Five-Star team. You’ll help maintain pristine dining areas and support servers to delight guests with authentic experiences.

Responsibilities include setting tables, communicating dietary needs, and upholding safety standards while working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. This role earns tips and offers generous benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or hotel or related field experience.
• 1-3 years of restaurant experience.
• Ability to carry food and beverage trays safely and professionally.
• Previous hotel, luxury, or Forbes experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set tables according to event type and service standards.
• Communicate meal requirements, allergies, and special requests to the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and guest areas throughout service.
• Clear and reset tables; assist with restocking and closing duties.
• Follow safety policies and report hazards or injuries.
• Collaborate with servers, hosts, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Adhere to FLSA tip regulations and minimum wage requirements.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Customer service

Flexibility with schedule

Safe tray handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Restaurant Server Assistant to join the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences.

The Restaurant Server Assistant will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of work and guest areas by clearing, collecting and returning food and beverage items to proper area.

Responsibilities

• Set tables according to type of event and service standards. Answer questions on menu selections
• Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen
• Be familiar with all standards of performance excellence and adhere to these standards throughout our guests’ experience
• Pick-up trays and clean tables as needed to ensure a clean dining area. Maintain cleanliness of work areas (china, glass, etc.) throughout the day
• Complete closing duties, including restocking items, cleaning as needed, etc.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications
• Collaborate with servers, hosts, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service
• Responsibilities include complying with all federal and state laws, including the FLSA tip regulations regarding tip reporting, sharing, and minimum wage requirements

Qualifications

• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity
• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field
• 1-3 years of restaurant experience
• Ability to carry food and beverage trays safely and professionally
• Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Physical demands:
  • Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
  • Assist with moving, lifting, carrying, and placing of objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds
  • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift

What we offer you:

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal

Disclaimer

The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

Posted Salary Range

USD $10.50 - USD $10.50 /Hr.

Tipped Position

This position earns tips