Server Assistant (Barista)

Gracious Hospitality Management; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Employee dining discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

COTE in Nevada is seeking Server Assistants to provide enthusiastic hospitality and support to servers, guests, and the dining team. You will manage beverage service, coffee beverage preparation, and station maintenance throughout night shifts.

Qualifications include English proficiency, strong customer service, and certification training. This role emphasizes teamwork, punctuality, and high-quality service in a fast-paced steakhouse setting.

Qualifications

• Must read, speak, and understand English.
• Able to communicate by email and phone.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based beverages and coffee.
• Operate and maintain barista equipment per health standards.
• Monitor stock levels for coffee and barista supplies.
• Follow recipes and presentation guidelines for beverages.
• Provide beverage service and support to the bar team and servers.
• Maintain a clean barista station and replenish supplies.
• Assist with quality checks on coffee items and related duties.
• Perform setup and breakdown tasks for coffee and tea stations and dining areas.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Handler’s Certification

Tools

POS software

Reservations management

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

COTE, the carnivorous vision of proprietor Simon Kim, blends the dining experience of Korean Barbeque together with the hallmarks of a classic American Steakhouse. The result is a unique, convivial and interactive atmosphere, accompanied by the highest quality USDA Prime beef, an impeccable 1200+ label wine list, and a suite of classic-but-creative cocktails Smokeless grills in every table, combined with cuts from our in-house dry aging room, ensure that every morsel of steak is hot, fresh, and caramelized every bite. At COTE, we follow a simple mantra: Server Assistants (SA’s) are dynamic hospitality professionals responsible for bussing and cleaning all customer tables while aiding Servers with steps of service. SA’s are paired with Servers in assigned sections of the restaurant. SA’s should never leave the floor without informing their Server and Management.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based and brewed coffee beverages using commercial-grade equipment.
• Operate, clean, and maintain espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and other barista tools in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels for coffee, milk, syrups, and barista supplies and communicate restocking needs to management.
• Follow all recipes and presentation guidelines to ensure consistency in every beverage served.
• Support beverage prep and drink running duties in collaboration with the bar team and assigned Server.
• Maintain a clean and organized barista station at all times, including wiping down surfaces and replenishing supplies as needed.
• Assist with quality control checks on all coffee-related items leaving the barista station.
• Complete any additional barista-related side work as assigned during setup and breakdown.
• Complete all assigned side work related to setup and breakdown of the coffee and tea station, dish pit area, dining room, and service hutches.
• Provide enthusiastic hellos and goodbyes to all incoming and departing customers.
• Provide exceptional service and hospitality to every customer.
• Greet all tables with beverage lists, explain offerings, and provide the beverage menu format. Offer a choice of bottled or filtered water and ensure selections are rung in and communicated with the section server.
• Mark tables with correct utensils once table orders are taken. Inform customers of the food items being delivered to their table.
• Run drinks from the bar to the assigned customer by table and position number.
• Clear dirty dishes and glassware from tables with elegance and finesse.
• Assist Servers to consistently deliver a quality experience for customers.
• Proactively communicate any pertinent table information to the assigned Server, including special occasions or customer dissatisfaction.
• Verify food delivery accuracy and quality-check customer needs.
• Assist customers with boxing up food and other support as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of coffee station, water station, refrigerators, and dining room.
• Assist with dish and glassware disposal as needed.
• Provide water, tea, and coffee service to customers throughout the night.
• Adhere to safety and health standards set forth by the Department of Health.
• Maintain service tools including trays, silverware, plate ware, glassware, scissors, and tongs.
• Train new employees as assigned.
• Assist other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Certification for responsible alcohol service or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software such as point of sales, reservations management, inventory management, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to execute steps of service in adherence with company policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication with management and teammates.

Nevada’s Pay Transparency Law requires employers to provide the salary range or rate for a position to applicants who have interviewed for it, seek a promotion, or for an internal transfer to that position. Nevada Pay Range: $12 USD - $12 USD

Benefits (with variation for full-time/part-time employment):

• Structured, generous compensation for all positions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Employee Dining Discounts
• Paid Time Off

COTE fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail]