Server

SOHO SUSHI KENNEDY, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pre-opening training

Internal growth opportunities

Employee dining discounts

Job summary

Nagi by SoHo Sushi is opening in Tampa, FL and seeking refined servers to join the opening team. As a front-of-house ambassador, you will guide guests through an elevated culinary journey, pairing izakaya small plates, pristine sushi, and rare Japanese spirits with seamless hospitality.

Responsibilities include delivering polished service, storytelling about the menu, and collaborating with sushi and kitchen teams to ensure flawless timing and presentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of server experience in an elevated, upscale, or fine dining establishment.
• Base knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sushi terminology, sake classifications, and spirit profiles (specifically whiskey).
• Impeccable personal presentation, polished communication skills, and a warm, inviting presence.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and attend mandatory all-hands training sessions during the 30-day runway to opening.

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience & Storytelling: Articulate deep menu knowledge, including Japanese culinary techniques, izakaya culture, fish origin, and beverage pairings (Japanese whiskey, artisanal sake, and crafted cocktails).
• Polished Table Service: Execute fine/elevated dining service standards, including proper course orchestration, table maintenance, wine/sake presentation, and precise plate placement.
• Opening Operations: Participate actively in comprehensive pre-opening training, spirit tastings, menu exams, and venue setup ahead of our launch.
• Section Management: Maintain control over assigned dining areas with speed, grace, and an eye for ambient detail (lighting, cleanliness, pacing).
• Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the sushi chef team, kitchen line, floor management, and lounge bartenders to ensure flawless timing and presentation.

Skills

Server experience

Beverage knowledge

Professionalism

Flexibility

Job description

About Nagi by SoHo Sushi

Opening its doors in 30 days, Nagi is a new, elevated dining concept brought to you by the creators of SoHo Sushi. Nagi combines the rich tradition of an authentic Japanese izakaya, a precision sushi bar, and an intimate, craft-focused Japanese whiskey lounge. We deliver high-energy yet polished service in a sophisticated, design-forward environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking refined, detail-oriented, and passionate Servers to join our opening team. As a front-of-house ambassador for Nagi, you will guide guests through an elevated culinary journey—pairing izakaya small plates, pristine sushi, and rare Japanese spirits with seamless, intuitive hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Guest Experience & Storytelling: Articulate deep menu knowledge, including Japanese culinary techniques, izakaya culture, fish origin, and beverage pairings (Japanese whiskey, artisanal sake, and crafted cocktails).




• Polished Table Service: Execute fine/elevated dining service standards, including proper course orchestration, table maintenance, wine/sake presentation, and precise plate placement.




• Opening Operations: Participate actively in comprehensive pre-opening training, spirit tastings, menu exams, and venue setup ahead of our launch.




• Section Management: Maintain control over assigned dining areas with speed, grace, and an eye for ambient detail (lighting, cleanliness, pacing).




• Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the sushi chef team, kitchen line, floor management, and lounge bartenders to ensure flawless timing and presentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of server experience in an elevated, upscale, or fine dining establishment.




• Beverage & Culinary Aptitude: Base knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sushi terminology, sake classifications, and spirit profiles (specifically whiskey) is strongly preferred; a passion for continuous learning is required.




• Professionalism: Impeccable personal presentation, polished communication skills, and a warm, inviting presence.




• Flexibility: Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and attend mandatory all-hands training sessions during the 30-day runway to opening.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive pre-opening training in Japanese spirits, sake, and culinary arts.




• Opportunities for internal growth and advancement within the company portfolio.




• Employee dining discounts and a supportive, team-centric culture.