Server Assistant

Vandelay Companies; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Benefits: medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Vandelay Hospitality Group is seeking a Server Apprentice to assist our service staff in delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will help maintain cleanliness, support servers, bartenders and hosts, and ensure guest comfort in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and reliability, with opportunities for professional growth within Vandelay's celebrated brands across diverse markets.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills and work ethic.
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of punctuality and reliability.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• TABC Certification, as required by state and local agencies.
• Certified for food and alcohol service as required by state and local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall cleanliness of the restaurant and service areas.
• Assist servers, bartenders and hosts when needed and understand menu items.
• Run food from the kitchen to guest tables after each course is complete.
• Run beverages from the bar to guest tables and keep beverages full.
• Remove used dishes and silverware from guest tables between courses and after guests leave.
• Communicate with server, bartenders and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and guest service.
• Maintain cleanliness of all tables and chairs in assigned service area and reset vacated tables.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Take on additional duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Punctuality

Job description

For over a decade, Vandelay Hospitality Group has defined what it means to deliver iconic, enduring hospitality experiences. With a growing portfolio of distinctive brands and markets nationwide, we are driven by a passion for craftsmanship, connection, and the pursuit of excellence. Every Vandelay concept celebrates the spirit of American dining: timeless spaces, genuine warmth, and an uncompromising commitment to quality that leaves a lasting impression on every guest who walks through our doors.

About the Opportunity

A Server Apprentice at Vandelay Hospitality Group is responsible for assisting our service staff with providing exceptional service to our guests. The Server Apprentice is expected to perform in a hospitable manner and play an integral role in supporting and maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant while also anticipating the guests’ needs. Our goal is to make everyone feel welcome, comfortable, important, and relaxed, while exceeding expectations of all.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the restaurant and service areas.
• Assist servers, bartenders and hosts when needed and understands food descriptions and ingredients of menu items.
• Run food from the kitchen to guest tables after ensuring each course is complete and accurate
• Run beverages from the bar to guest tables and ensure beverages are always full
• Remove used dishes and silverware from guest tables between courses and after guests leave the table.
• Communicate with server, bartenders and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and guest service.
• Maintain cleanliness of all tables and chairs in assigned service area and resets vacated tables.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills and work ethic
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of punctuality and reliability
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment while being positive, respectful, professional and having a genuine attitude towards guests and colleagues
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• TABC Certification, as required
• Certified for food and alcohol service as is required by State and Local Agencies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available
• Professional development and career growth
• Family Meals
• Dining discounts at all Vandelay Hospitality Group concepts
• All Vandelay Hospitality Group restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July so our team can celebrate with their friends and family
• A collaborative, uplifting culture where we take care of our guests by taking care of our people first

If you’re a passionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow with a company that values hospitality and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

Vandelay Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.