Server Assistant

The Kitchen Restaurant Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Time

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Referral Program

Educational Reimbursement

Recognition & Loyalty Programs

Culture & Community

Job summary

The Kitchen Bistro in Austin is looking for a Server Assistant to support the team and help deliver a welcoming, high-energy dining experience. You will assist servers, greet tables, coordinate course timing, and help with opening/closing duties in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

We value motivated, outgoing individuals who learn quickly and adapt to a vibrant community setting. This full‑time role includes benefits and opportunities for growth within The Kitchen family.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about hospitality.
• Superior temperament, adaptable nature, and good communication skills.
• Motivated professional with a love for taking care of others.
• Demonstrate integrity in all areas, both personal and professional.
• The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to serve alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Service aspects include guest relations, and the ability to perform objectives in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality, while always maintaining an environment of hospitality.
• Keen attention to detail; fully engaged in serving the team and striving to provide a superior level of service; model and promote teamwork.
• Desire to support a team in all capacities during service including performing skills and responsibilities of a server assistant, busser, food runner, etc. This may include greeting tables, providing water, and coordinating the timing and delivery of each course for each table.
• Assist with side work and proper opening and closing of the restaurant.
• Exemplify hospitality and conscientiousness in all interactions with guests, vendors, and the community.
• Promote and embrace the restaurant’s community and culture by demonstrating respect, positive energy, dependability, honesty, initiative, outgoing nature, and a pleasant, professional appearance.
• Support the restaurant's vision and responsibility of being eco-conscious.
• Assist servers and staff as needed. Perform related work as requested; model and promote teamwork.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Excellent communication

Outgoing personality

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

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Summary

The Kitchen Bistro in Austin is a community gathering spot featuring a seasonal menu and shared plates set in a modern, rustic atmosphere. The Server Assistant is responsible for supporting the team and helping to create and maintain an exciting, inviting, and progressive environment. This person should be a high-energy, outgoing individual who will help to foster connections with friends, family, and the community through service, food, and drink. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, eager to learn and adaptable. We offer a unique, fun environment with the opportunity to grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Service aspects include guest relations, and the ability to perform objectives in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality, while always maintaining an environment of hospitality.


• Keen attention to detail; fully engaged in serving the team and striving to provide a superior level of service; model and promote teamwork.


• Desire to support a team in all capacities during service including performing skills and responsibilities of a server assistant, busser, food runner, etc. This may include greeting tables, providing water, and coordinating the timing and delivery of each course for each table.


• Assist with side work and proper opening and closing of the restaurant.


• Exemplify hospitality and conscientiousness in all interactions with guests, vendors, and the community.


• Promote and embrace the restaurant’s community and culture by demonstrating respect, positive energy, dependability, honesty, initiative, outgoing nature, and a pleasant, professional appearance.


• Support the restaurant's vision and responsibility of being eco-conscious.


• Assist servers and staff as needed. Perform related work as requested; model and promote teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about hospitality.


• Superior temperament, adaptable nature, and good communication skills.


• Motivated professional with a love for taking care of others.


• Demonstrate integrity in all areas, both personal and professional.


• The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.


• Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to serve alcohol.

Working Conditions

• Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level.


• Working with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment as well as operating office equipment.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk.


• May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period of time.


• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch.


• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 45 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


• The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of this job.


• $2.13 per hour plus tips

Benefits we offer for Full-Time Employees!

• PTO and Paid Sick Time


• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance


• Disability


• Wellness Reimbursement Program


• Referral Program


• Educational Reimbursement


• Employee Recognition and Loyalty Programs


• Great Company Culture and Community Involvement!

The Kitchen is an EEO Employer. The responsibilities and physical demands described here describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Position remains open for one week following the initial post or until filled.