Server Assistant at Acme Feed and Seed

Skyport Hospitality; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $11-14 per hour plus tips

Dental and Vision Insurance after 60 d

Health Insurance after 1 year

Employee discount at Skyport locations

Paid Leave as per laws

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

First Meridian Services, Inc. in Nashville is seeking a Support Staff member to greet guests, seat patrons, and support front-of-house and back-of-house teams in a busy airport dining setting.

You will deliver meals and beverages, assist servers and kitchen staff, and help maintain a clean, welcoming dining area while adhering to safety guidelines. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work in an airport environment.
• Must complete airport security and background screening.
• Strong guest service and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from kitchen to tables promptly and accurately.
• Assist servers with beverages, condiments, and items for guests.
• Clear and reset tables; maintain cleanliness of dining area.
• Support servers and kitchen staff during peak times to ensure smooth service.
• Provide friendly, attentive customer service and address guest inquiries.
• Follow health and safety standards and proper sanitation practices.
• Assist with opening and closing duties of dining areas.

Skills

Guest service

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Flexible nights/weekends

Strong communication

Problem solving

Basic math

Airport environment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At First Meridian Services, Inc., our team members are our greatest asset. We are committed to building a workplace that excites, rewards, and supports you—one where passionate, professional, and knowledgeable individuals can grow and thrive. We are constantly seeking great people who will make us even greater.

As you get to know our culture and mission, we hope you’ll take full advantage of the opportunities to enhance your profession and contribute to our shared goals. We believe in creating a rewarding environment where you can build a long and successful career. Welcome to First Meridian Services—where your future takes flight.

SUMMARY

The Support Staff plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operation by providing essential support to both front-of-house and back-of-house teams. Responsibilities include greeting and seating guests upon arrival, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the dining area, and supporting servers and kitchen staff as needed. The Support Staff also assists with clearing tables, delivering food and beverages, and ensuring guest satisfaction by providing prompt and courteous service.

SHIFT DETAILS

AM only: Flexible to start between 5-8 AM and finish between 1-4 PM

PM only: Flexible to start between 12-2 pm and finish between 8-10 pm

Open: Flexible to work a mixture of 8.5-hour shifts between 5 am and 10 pm

*Weekend availability is required.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Starting Pay : $11-14 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus tips
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Available after 60 days
• Health Insurance : Available to eligible full-time employees after 1 year
• Additional Benefits: EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Life Insurance options
• Employee Discount : Available at Skyport restaurant and retail locations
• Paid Leave : Provided in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
• Supportive team environment with training and professional development opportunities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to guests’ tables in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and presentation.
• Assist servers with delivering beverages, condiments, and additional items as requested by guests.
• Clear and reset tables efficiently, ensuring a clean and organized dining area.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining areas, including sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces.
• Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service during peak times.
• Provide friendly and attentive customer service, addressing guest inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
• Adhere to health and safety standards, including proper food handling and sanitation practices.
• Assist in opening and closing duties, including setup and breakdown of dining areas.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience
• Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions
• Must successfully complete required airport security and background screening, including a federal background check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation practices.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public is outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport.

Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence.

The nature of restaurant work requires the Support Staff to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures.

Physical Requirements & their Frequency

• Bend - Occasionally
• Climb/Crawl - Occasionally
• Sit - Rarely
• Kneel - Occasionally
• Squat - Occasionally
• Stand/Walk - Constantly

  Mental Requirements & their Frequency

  • Communicate Orally - Frequently
  • Evaluating - Occasionally
  • Perform Calculations - Rarely
  • Read/Comprehend - Rarely
  • Reason/Analyze - Occasionally
  • Write - Rarely

  HIRING PROCESS

  Internal Applicants: Current First Meridian Services employees must meet applicable internal transfer eligibility requirements to be considered for this opportunity. Generally, employees must have been in their current position for at least six months and have no disciplinary documentation within the previous six months. Please get in touch with your manager or HR with questions regarding eligibility.

  First Meridian is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

  First Meridian Services utilizes E-Verify to confirm work eligibility within the US.