Server Assistant

The Neighborhood Dining Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Next-day Pay

Employee perks & discounts

Job summary

The James on James Island, Charleston, invites energetic, dependable Server Assistants to join a hospitality-driven team. You will support servers, maintain clean tables, and help deliver food and beverages with warmth and professionalism.

Local operated by The Neighborhood Dining Group, offering growth, competitive pay with tips, and a supportive, guest-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred, but not required.
• Detail-focused with a sense of urgency and professionalism.
• Energetic, dependable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support Servers by clearing, resetting, and maintaining clean, organized tables.
• Assist in delivering food and beverage orders with professionalism and care.
• Keep service areas stocked, clean, and guest-ready.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide warm, genuine hospitality at every turn.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Skills

Energetic

Dependable

Team-oriented

Detail-focused

Job description

Server Assistant – The James (James Island, SC)

Join Our Growing, Hospitality-Driven Team!

The James is seeking collaborative and detail-driven Server Assistants to join our team!

About Us:

The James is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic American fare in the heart of James Island , Charleston. With a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, The James serves familiar, comforting dishes with genuine hospitality—creating a welcoming community space that guests love to return to. Locally operated by The Neighborhood Dining Group —the team behind acclaimed restaurants like Husk , Delaney Oyster House , Minero , and Marbled & Fin —The James upholds a culture rooted in quality, service, and people-first leadership.

Who We're Looking For:

We're looking for a Server Assistant to support our front-of-house team and help create a seamless, elevated guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Support Servers by clearing, resetting, and maintaining clean, organized tables
• Assist in delivering food and beverage orders with professionalism and care
• Keep service areas stocked, clean, and guest‑ready
• Anticipate guest needs and provide warm, genuine hospitality at every turn
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment

What You’ll Bring:

• Energetic, dependable, and team-oriented
• Detail-focused with a sense of urgency and professionalism
• Eager to learn and grow within the hospitality industry
• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred, but not required

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, growth-oriented environment with high earning potential
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (must work Full-Time)
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO (Paid Time Off) (must work Full-Time)
• Employer paid Therapy, Coaching, and Mental Health Resource (Modern Health)
• Next-day Pay: work today, get paid tomorrow
• Employee Perks & Discounts (Working Advantage)

Hospitality Starts with You!

Come be part of a team that values professionalism, teamwork, and Southern hospitality.

In this position, you have the opportunity to have a competitive hourly rate plus great tips. Pay rates and ranges listed are averages INCLUDING tips and fluctuate with business levels. Pay rates and ranges are not guaranteed and tips are given at the sole discretion of our guests.