Server Assistant - Meridian

The Village Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village Dallas is seeking a Server Assistant to support front and back of house operations for Meridian, a high-end restaurant opening in 2020 within the community. You will help host and server teams ensure smooth service and guest comfort.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 1 year in a high-end restaurant, a Food Handler’s certificate, and a team-oriented, detail-minded approach. Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or related preferred.
• Minimum 1+ years experience in a high-end restaurant preferred.
• Current Food Handler’s certification.
• Friendly, courteous, and well-spoken.
• Works well with a team.
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to be flexible.
• An appetite for growth and further knowledge in the food and beverage field.
• Operate with passion, integrity, and respect for both internal team members and external guests.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner
• Prepares dining room for guests by cleaning and setting tables; setting decorations, condiments, candles, linen, service plates, and utensils
• Protects restaurant and guests by adhering to sanitation and safety policies
• Maintains menu presentation by keeping menus clean; replacing damaged or soiled pages
• Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to guest spills or other special needs
• Supports server by setting-up and replenishing condiment stands, trash containers liners and service/bus stations
• Closes dining room by cleaning chairs and tables; sweeping and/or vacuuming floors and removing trash and recyclables from the facility
• Updates job knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by leader

Skills

Friendly, courteous, and well-spoken

Team player

Organized and detail oriented

Flexible schedule capability

Education

High School Diploma or related preferred

Food Handler’s certification

Job description

At The Village Dallas, we want to hire and nurture positively motivated, enthusiastic people in the best way to serve our residents and achieve our goals- and trust us, we have BIG goals! The Village Dallas is a 307 acre residential apartment community with a mixed-use lifestyle project stocked full of good food, fun entertainment, and awesome people. Ready to love where you work? Let's get started!

Meridian is the preeminent restaurant located in the heart of the new community enhancement neighborhood of The Village Dallas that is opening in early 2020. Meridian's cuisine will be ingredient-focused led by the unyielding dedication of award-winning Chef Junior Borges to source from the finest producers of fresh, wholesome ingredients. The restaurant’s dining room and patios will be canopied by majestic live oaks. The dining room will be appropriately elevated yet welcoming and comfortable befitting the celebration of life's momentous occasions or an everyday indulgence.

JOB SUMMARY

A server assistant accommodates guests by setting and maintaining organization throughout the Front of House and Back of House areas. He/She will primarily assist both the host and server teams to ensure fluidity and proper preparation throughout service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner
• Prepares dining room for guests by cleaning and setting tables; setting decorations, condiments, candles, linen, service plates, and utensils
• Protects restaurant and guests by adhering to sanitation and safety policies
• Maintains menu presentation by keeping menus clean; replacing damaged or soiled pages
• Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to guest spills or other special needs
• Supports server by setting-up and replenishing condiment stands, trash containers liners and service/bus stations
• Closes dining room by cleaning chairs and tables; sweeping and/or vacuuming floors and removing trash and recyclables from the facility
• Updates job knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by leader

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or related preferred
• Minimum 1+ years experience in a high-end restaurant preferred
• Current Food Handler’s certification
• Friendly, courteous, and well-spoken
• Works well with a team
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to be flexible
• An appetite for growth and further knowledge in the food and beverage field
• Operate with passion, integrity, and respect for both internal team members and external guests
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Village Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace comfortable for all types of people to work and grow without regard to gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation.