Benefits:
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Training & development
The Support Behind Exceptional Service
The Server Assistant plays an essential role in creating a seamless and memorable guest experience. By supporting the service team, maintaining a clean and welcoming dining environment, and anticipating the needs of both guests and coworkers, the Server Assistant helps ensure that every guest receives efficient, attentive, and exceptional hospitality.
A successful Server Assistant is hardworking, observant, organized, and proactive. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in the details, and understand that great service is a team effort. The ideal Server Assistant doesn't wait to be asked for help—they recognize what needs to be done and take initiative to get it done.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist servers in providing a positive, efficient, and memorable dining experience for every guest.
- Maintain a friendly, professional attitude and positive body language during all guest and team interactions.
- Promptly clear, clean, sanitize, and reset tables to ensure efficient table turnover and a welcoming dining environment.
- Pre-bus tables throughout service by removing empty plates, glassware, and unnecessary items without interrupting the guest experience.
- Assist with delivering food and beverages to tables accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of:
- Menu offerings and basic ingredients
- Table numbers and restaurant seating layout
- Proper food handling and sanitation procedures
- Steps of service and guest etiquette
- Basic allergen awareness
- Anticipate guest needs by assisting with water refills, additional napkins, condiments, utensils, and other service necessities.
- Communicate effectively with servers, bartenders, hosts, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
- Take initiative to support the service team during peak business hours, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and guest needs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the dining room, including tables, chairs, floors, service stations, and other guest-facing areas.
- Ensure service stations remain clean, organized, and properly stocked with necessary supplies throughout each shift.
- Assist with polishing, organizing, and restocking silverware, glassware, plates, and other service equipment.
- Promptly address spills, debris, and other cleanliness or safety concerns.
- Assist with guest requests whenever possible and communicate additional needs or concerns to the appropriate team member.
- Work collaboratively with the entire front-of-house team to maintain a smooth and efficient flow of service.
- Execute opening, running, and closing side work thoroughly and efficiently.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For (Server Assistant Prerequisites)
- A hospitality-focused mindset with a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction.
- A strong work ethic and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
- Proactive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to recognize and complete tasks without constant direction.
- Friendly, professional, and respectful communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, organized environment.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and efficient during high-volume service.
- Enthusiasm to grow, learn, and develop restaurant service skills.
- A team-first mentality and willingness to assist coworkers.
- Solid understanding of guest etiquette and service professionalism.
- Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods and safely lift and carry restaurant supplies, dishes, and service equipment.
- Reliable transportation.
- Availability on weekends and holidays.