Server Assistant

Hersha Hospitality Management; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary destination in Monterey as a Server Assistant! This role is perfect for those who enjoy working in a dynamic restaurant environment. You'll be responsible for setting up and clearing tables, assisting food servers, and ensuring a memorable dining experience for guests. With opportunities for growth into roles like Food Runner and Restaurant Server, this position offers a chance to develop your skills in customer service and teamwork. If you're passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to a team that values excellence and sustainability, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Clear and prepare tables for guests while maintaining cleanliness.
• Serve beverages and replenish items as necessary.
• Follow safety and sustainability guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Opportunity: Server Assistant

Set up and clear tables, stock all service stations, and assist food servers in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Food Runner – Restaurant Server – Restaurant Floor Manager

Essential Job Functions

1. Clear dirty table settings and prepare the table for resetting.
2. Maintain stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods.
3. Serve guests with beverages, breads, and butter to begin their dining experience and replenish as necessary.
4. Transport all dirty tableware from the dining room to the dishwashing area.
5. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
6. Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
7. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette is the culinary destination of the Monterey area. It features three distinct dining environments: a full-service dining room, lively bar and lounge, and al fresco dining patio. The restaurant's experiential oyster bar and central live-fire kitchen serve as the heart and hearth of the establishment. From cocktails on the patio to large group parties in our multifunctional meeting space and private dining rooms, Salt Wood offers a unique experience.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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