Server, Assistant - Hotel Vin

Coury Hospitality; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality is seeking a Server Assistant to support the Server and Host staff within the Food and Beverage department. You will focus on accurate water service, timely clearing and resetting of tables, stock and cleanliness of stations, and maintaining a polished dining room appearance.

You will communicate gracefully with guests and team members, upholding sanitation standards and company policies. This role emphasizes teamwork, attentiveness, and a proactive approach to guest needs.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with restaurant service standards and sanitation practices.
• Ability to assist servers and hosts as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and guest focus.

Responsibilities

• Assists Servers and Hosts in properly serving food and beverages when requested.
• Responsible for water service and maintenance of water levels throughout the meal.
• Clears, cleans and resets tables with service wares according to sanitation standards.
• Transports dirty tableware to the dish drop area and sorts accordingly.
• Maintains stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods.
• Folds napkins, polishes silver, replenishes condiments; keeps side-stands stocked.
• Ensures dining room, waiting and service area are clean, stocked and appealing.
• Responds to guest service issues and reports to Server/Manager on Duty.

Skills

Table service knowledge

Communication under pressure

Menu knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Server Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage

REPORTS TO: Restaurant Manager

STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Server Assistant is the Server's right hand. Server Assistants must be acutely in tune to the flow of service within their station and know where each table falls. The Server Assistant welcomes and accommodates guest's needs and is responsible for set up, service, and clean-up of appropriate service items according to company standards and safety and sanitation policies. Must be in constant communication with the Server, be a graceful presence at the table, and have an eye for detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Servers and Hosts in properly serving food and beverages when requested.
• Responsible for water service and maintenance of water levels throughout the meal.
• At the appropriate time, clears, cleans and resets tables with service wares in keeping with company and proper sanitation standards to ensure they are ready for the next guest.
• Responsible for crumbing tables, as directed by the Server.
• Transports dirty tableware from the dining room to the dish drop area and sorts accordingly.
• Maintains stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods with necessary equipment including silverware, linen and condiments. Wipes down booths and chairs. Moves tables and chairs and clean floors as necessary.
• Folds napkins, polishes silver, and replenishes condiments. Maintains an organized and fully stocked side-stand within each shift.
• Ensures the dining room, waiting and service area are clean, stocked and visually appealing.
• Responds immediately and graciously to guest service issues and reports the situation to the appropriate Server or Manager on Duty.
• Maintains an acceptable appearance for station and surrounding area.
• Responsible for special cleaning projects, i.e., dusting, polishing, scrubbing walls, as determined by weekly needs.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the Manager.
• Maintains communication and teamwork with all co-workers and supervisors.
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner with the awareness that all actions and communications are within the guest view.

Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the manager. Furthermore, tasks and responsibilities may be added or revised based on the volume of business and the need for the work to be completed at the present time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to think and communicate clearly in high pressure situations.
• Ability to move quickly and gracefully throughout the dining room.
• Growing knowledge of the restaurant's menu, ingredients and cooking techniques. Knowledge of all glassware types.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual in a complete uniform for any scheduled shift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to walk and stand throughout an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to lift, balance and carry large, oval dining room service trays.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 40lbs.

This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment. Employment with the Company is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.