Server Assistant

Chica; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHICA at The Venetian in Las Vegas seeks a proactive Server Assistant to support the service team in a fast-paced, upscale dining environment. You will collaborate with servers, maintain station cleanliness, and assist guests with their needs, from water service to timely table resets.

This role requires strong English communication, the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays, and physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Maintain tact and remain cool under pressure.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Take initiative and show flexibility.
• Follow departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
• Lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during service.
• Knowledge of proper equipment maintenance and usage.
• Know Hotel services and local attractions to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills for exemplary guest service.
• Present a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Always maintain a professional attitude and courteous demeanor.
• Maintain service stations and perform side work before, during and after shifts.
• Follow proper service procedures.
• Maintain communication with team members and front door staff.
• Assist with table maintenance discreetly during dining.
• Use non-verbal cues to gauge guest satisfaction.
• Ensure smooth transitions with full hands in and out.
• Assist neighboring teammates with service.
• Reset tables within two minutes of guests departure.
• Bus courses according to Restaurant Service Standards Reference.
• Complete tasks as directed by management and adapt to changing duties.

Skills

Critical thinking

Tact under pressure

English communication

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHICA at The Venetian in Las Vegas, opened in 2017 and delivers the robust and vibrant flavors of Latin cuisine combined with a dynamic wine and mixology program to The Venetian Las Vegas.

The restaurant’s menu was crafted by featured chef Lorena Garcia and draws inspiration from classic renditions of Latin dishes, giving guests the opportunity to explore the flavors of Latin American cuisine as one culture, with influences from Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, among many more.

CHICA is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

REPORTS TO: Restaurant Manager

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Guests, Kitchen Staff, Stewarding Staff, F&B Staff

Job Description:

Server assistants must move quickly and efficiently, and maintain constant communication with the server on the status of each table. The server assistant needs to assist the server by ensuring that every guest’s needs and special requests are met. He/she is the backbone of the service team, making sure that the basics of service are met, from water service to resetting the table.

Requirements:

• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Must be able to maintain tact and cool under pressure
• Able to work flexible hours necessary including off hours, weekends and holidays
• Ability to take initiative and exhibit flexibility
• Working knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly through service
• Working knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
• Working knowledge of all Hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts and provide exemplary guest service
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms

Responsibilities:

• Always maintain a professional attitude and courteous demeanor
• Maintain service stations and perform assigned side work duties before, during and after the shift
• Follow proper service procedures
• Maintain communication with other team members and front door staff
• Practice table maintenance with the guidance of the server throughout the dining experience in the most unobtrusive manner
• Rely on body language, facial expressions, eye contact, and non-verbal cues rather than verbal interruptions to determine the level of guest satisfaction
• Always practice full hands in full hands out
• Assist your neighboring teammates with service
• Ensure that tables are reset within two minutes of your guests’ departure
• Bus each course according to Restaurant Service Standards Reference
• Complete any tasks as directed by management, including adjusting to changing duties and assignments as needed to support the team and restaurant

Work Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell
• The employee frequently is required to walk

Preferred:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a high-volume, upscale dining environment
• At least 1 year of hospitality sales and management experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Founded by CEO John Kunkel, 50 Eggs is a James Beard nominated, multi-faceted, full-service culinary and hospitality firm focused on developing cutting-edge brands with unparalleled dining experiences. 50 Eggs owns and operates the award-winning Yardbird Table & Bar, CHICA, Spring Chicken, and WAKUDA, a bold, artful collision of time and culture, traditional and modern Japanese cuisine and seductive design created by world-renowned, two-Michelin-starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda and 50 Eggs Hospitality CEO John Kunkel.

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