Server Assistant

1001 Nights Inc; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage with tips

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

The Pink Adobe, a cherished restaurant in Santa Fe, is in need of a Server Assistant who is warm, organized, and attentive. This position is crucial for ensuring a seamless dining experience as you support servers and maintain the dining area.

Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a busy restaurant environment. Experience is preferred but not required. Join us to contribute to a welcoming atmosphere that delights guests.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to take direction.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to lift/carry items.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers with water and bread service, clearing plates, and resetting tables.
• Prepare tables before service with proper settings and cleanliness.
• Maintain clean and stocked service stations throughout the shift.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Support the pacing of service and anticipate server needs.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Calm under pressure

Job description

The Pink Adobe is seeking a warm, organized, and attentive Server Assistant to support the front-of-house team and help create a smooth, welcoming dining experience. This role is essential to the rhythm of service, assisting servers, maintaining clean and polished tables, supporting guest needs, and helping the room feel cared for throughout each shift.

Position Summary

The Server Assistant supports servers, bartenders, hosts, and management by helping maintain the flow, cleanliness, and timing of the dining room. This position helps ensure tables are properly set, water is maintained, plates are cleared with care, and guests feel attended to without interruption. The ideal person is observant, efficient, respectful, and proud to support a team-centered style of hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge guests warmly when assisting in the dining room.
• Prepare tables before service, including proper settings, polished glassware, silverware, menus, and table presentation.
• Assist servers with water service, bread service, clearing plates, resetting tables, and maintaining guest comfort.
• Run food and beverages as needed while confirming seat numbers, table numbers, and presentation standards.
• Clear tables quietly and professionally between courses without rushing the guest experience.
• Reset tables quickly and accurately for the next seating.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized service stations throughout the shift.
• Communicate clearly with servers, hosts, runners, bussers, bartenders, kitchen team, and management.
• Support pacing of service by watching table progress and anticipating what the server may need next.
• Assist with opening and closing side work, including polishing, restocking, sweeping, and dining room preparation.
• Follow all sanitation, food safety, and restaurant cleanliness standards.
• Bring guest concerns or service issues to a server or manager promptly.

Service Expectations

• Move with purpose, but never make the room feel rushed.
• Be present, observant, and ready to help before being asked.
• Support a warm, relaxed, and polished Santa Fe style of service.
• Respect the guest experience by clearing, resetting, and assisting with quiet confidence.
• Work as part of the team and help wherever the service flow requires support.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate.
• Positive attitude and genuine interest in hospitality.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to take direction.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift/carry items commonly used in restaurant service.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is helpful, steady, and naturally aware of what is happening around them. They understand that a strong dining room depends on timing, teamwork, cleanliness, and small acts of care. They take pride in supporting the server, protecting the guest experience, and helping The Pink Adobe feel welcoming to locals, travelers, and hotel guests alike.

Compensation

Competitive hourly wage plus applicable tip share, based on experience and restaurant policy.

About The Pink Adobe

The Pink Adobe is one of Santa Fe's most beloved restaurants, known for its historic charm, distinctive Southwestern character, and welcoming spirit. As part of the broader Five Graces hospitality family, our goal is to deliver thoughtful service, memorable food, and a sense of place that feels both refined and deeply per