Seasonal Server Assistant

Edwardthomasco; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Edwardthomasco is seeking a Seasonal Server Assistant at Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, California. This role involves preparing the restaurant and assisting guests during service by ensuring a pleasant dining experience, cleaning tasks, and maintaining the overall ambiance. Ideal candidates will possess a friendly demeanor and comply with grooming standards, bringing a positive atmosphere to this upscale bistro known for its seafood and relaxed dining environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and hospitable demeanor with professional appearance.
• Ability to perform duties in compliance with grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare back office, ice, coffee, and linen basket.
• Setup of patio and check cleanliness of chairs and tables.
• Greet newly arrived guests and assist with drinks service.
• Maintain cleanliness during service and reset tables.

Job description

Seasonal Server Assistant

Seasonal Hotel Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica, CA, US

Patio del Mar is a casual, upscale al fresco bistro located at the historic Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, offering direct, front-row views of the Pacific Ocean and beach. It specializes in fresh, locally sourced seafood, including ceviche, lobster rolls, and oysters, alongside light bites, salads, and refreshing cocktails for lunch and sunset dining.

Position Summary

Having a friendly and hospitable demeanor and a professional appearance at all time in compliance with our company’s grooming standards.

Preparation for service

• Prepare back office, ice, coffee, tea, dirty linen basket
• Set up the patio. Sugar caddies, S&P grinders, check patio cushions for cleanliness
• Check chairs and table for cleanliness
• Prepare roll-ups
• Set up dinner candles (PM)
• Help to arrange table layout
• Restock the requisition delivery
• Prepare side station with BB plates, water, coffee cups, ice tea / Arnold palmer, lemonade, Juices…
• Polish silver ware, utensils, glassware, china
• Participate in the pre shift meeting

During Service

• Greeting newly arrived guests
• Set additional table settings if necessary
• Assisting with water and soft drinks service
• Bread stick service
• Being able to explain specials / promotions of the day
• Expediting the dishes in a timely manner and in order
• Being able to explain the dishes to the guests
• Place the dishes accordingly in front of the guest from the right, and with the “best bite forward”
• Knowing the appropriate silverware to mark the table
• Assisting with the coffee / tea service / re-fills throughout the meal
• Clearing tables in appropriate fashion and using correct racks for glasses and stacking plates accordingly
• Resetting tables
• Replenish glasses, silver, roll-ups as necessary
• Keeping the restaurant clean and neat at all time during service including cleaning work / side-work

Closing of a shift AM and PM

• Replenish glasses, silver and china
• Setting tables and stations for next meal period
• Clean up the expediting station
• Refill fridges with water and juices
• Cleaning up the back service area incl. coffee machine, ice tea ice bin,
• Bring linen to the dirty bin
• Checking out with a manager before leaving the shift.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position, these responsibilities are not exclusive or limited to. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and additional as deemed necessary by the company. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors, manager or other company officials.