Server Assistant at Elway's

First Meridian Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Transit Benefit

Employee Discount

Paid Leave

Training Opportunities

Job summary

First Meridian Services in Denver, CO is hiring for an Airport Support Staff role. Responsibilities include serving guests, delivering meals, and maintaining a clean dining area in a climate-controlled airport setting.

The position requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with starting pay of $19.29 per hour plus tips. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and transportation perks. Comprehensive training is provided to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to work in airport environment with regulatory awareness.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from kitchen to guests’ tables accurately and promptly.
• Assist servers with beverages, condiments and additional items.
• Clear and reset tables and maintain dining area cleanliness.
• Maintain dining area cleanliness through sweeping and mopping.
• Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff during peak times.
• Provide friendly, attentive customer service and handle inquiries.
• Follow health and safety standards and food handling practices.
• Assist with opening/closing duties and area setup/breakdown.

Skills

Guest service

Team player

Fast-paced

Dependable

Flexible shifts

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Kitchen safety basics

Job description

About this position

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.

ABOUT US

SUMMARY

The Support Staff play 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 INFO

Open availability to work a mix of shifts between 6:30 AM and close (typically between 10 PM and 11:30 PM)

Must be available to work on weekends.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Starting Pay: $19.29 per hour, plus tips.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Available after 60 days
• Health Insurance: Available to eligible full-time employees after 1 year
• Transportation Benefits: Free RTD EcoPass or employee parking reimbursement
• 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 Colorado and federal law
• 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 are 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 & Frequency

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

Mental Requirements & Frequency

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

HIRING PROCESS

Application Deadline : September 28th 2026

This date represents our anticipated application deadline and may be extended based on business needs.

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.