Server Assistant | brick + brine

Greenleaf Hospitality Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary community at an upscale restaurant where creativity and teamwork flourish. This dynamic role offers you the chance to grow and thrive in the hospitality industry while providing memorable experiences for guests. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages your development. With a commitment to quality and excellence, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about the culinary arts and guest satisfaction. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the place for you!

Benefits

401k with contribution match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health and Wellness reimbursement

10% Discount on GHG outlets

Complimentary Meal Break

Discounted Hotel Rates

Qualifications

• Experience in serving preferred with a strong focus on guest satisfaction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure quality control for all food and beverage products.

Skills

Serving experience

Guest experience passion

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to stand for long periods

Job description

Overview

A Look Into Working at brick + brine

Working at Brick & Brine is a dynamic and rewarding experience that goes beyond just a job—it's an opportunity to be part of a vibrant culinary community where creativity, teamwork, and passion come together to create memorable experiences for our guests. From the moment you step into our kitchen, you're welcomed into a supportive and dynamic environment where collaboration and innovation thrive.

Whether you're a seasoned chef, an aspiring bartender, or a hospitality enthusiast eager to learn the ropes, there's a place for you at Brick & Brine. We believe in investing in our team members' growth and development, providing ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.

So if you're looking for more than just a job—if you're seeking a place where you can grow, learn, and thrive while doing what you love—then join us and become part of something truly special at Brick & Brine.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Multi-task while remaining in constant view of the guest, when applicable
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external guests
• Maintain quality control with regards to all food and beverage product
• Maintain proper product rotation
• Follow all health department / hotel / restaurant policies and procedures regarding food safety and personal hygiene
• Take direction effectively
• Be aware of your surrounding
• Make quick decisions with the benefit of both the restaurant and the business in mind
• Have and utilize a great amount of knowledge of all food and beverage items within the restaurant
• Follow all restaurant guidelines with regards to prepping, heating, re-heating, and serving of food products
• Preparation of food, ensuring consistent quality
• Required to be detail oriented
• Work well in a team environment
• Responsible for maintaining, setting up, producing food and controlling quality of all food items prepared
• Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product and portion control, especially high cost meat items
• Keeps all refrigeration, storage, and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with health department regulations
• Ensures all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition
• Reads and employs math skills to appropriately prepare items according to recipes
• Prepares palatable and proper-portioned food for all guests accordance with standardized recipes, preparation methods, portion control, time schedules and sanitary standards
• Follows serving size standards and presentation guidelines
• Workplace will be kept clean and organized during the shift and all applicable cleaning lists will be followed during/following shift
• May be assigned other cleaning duties as necessary
• Responsible for properly storing, labeling, and dating all food items
• Responsible for properly storing food orders and other supplies
• Ensure all meals are prepared in a timely manner
• May be required to assist in the training and development of new associates
• Prepares requisition for supplies and food items for production in work station
• Responsible for the preparation of food items on the menus for the guests according to the Food Production sheets
• Serves food from the production line during meal periods
• Responsible for the assembly, cooking, plating and garnishing of all food products according to Executive Chef’s specifications
• Control the products leaving the kitchen to ensure that each item has been properly accounted
• Complete working knowledge of menu, recipes, assembly and plating specifications
• Ensure that meals are prepared in a timely manner in accordance with Executive Chef’s recipes and assembly procedures
• Prepare and follow daily prep sheets to indicate food levels on hand and amounts required

Qualifications

What You Need for this Position:

• Serving experience preferred
• Respect and support fellow team members
• Passionate about the guest experience
• TIPS certifiable
• Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 8 hours or more
• Able to stoop and bend
• Occasionally able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Able to safely work with potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment
• Able to comply with safety and health code standards
• Able to handle responsibilities that require repetitive motion tasks

What’s in it for You

• 401k with contribution match (Full-Time option)
• Medical/Dental/Vision (Full-Time option)
• Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 10% Discount on GHG outlets
• Complimentary Meal Break
• Discounted Hotel Rates

Top Reasons to Work With GHG

• We are one of the Nation's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for
• You’ll have the opportunity to work in an upscale restaurant
• You will grow your skills and experience in an exciting industry