Server Assistant/Runner

Ugly-Dumpling-4; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ugly Dumpling in Linden, NJ is seeking Server Assistants to support the server team and ensure a seamless dining experience. You will help keep the dining area clean, assist in delivering food, and help reset tables promptly, contributing to a smooth flow of service.

The ideal candidate is quick, efficient, and attentive to guest needs, with a friendly demeanor. This role requires flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a commitment to safety and high standards of

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, organization, and ability to multitask.
• Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Compliance with Ugly Dumpling’s dress code and personal appearance standards.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables promptly to maintain a tidy dining area.
• Clean surfaces, chairs, and floors around tables after guests leave to prepare for the next seating.
• Assist with filling water glasses and refilling guest beverages as needed.
• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to the correct tables accurately and in a timely manner.
• Confirm with servers and kitchen staff that each dish meets presentation and quality standards before delivery.
• Explain dishes to guests and maintain knowledge of the menu.
• Greet guests with a warm, friendly demeanor.
• Respond to guest requests or refer them to servers or management.
• Proactively address guest needs to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness, sanitation, and trash disposal.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and hygiene practices.
• Assist with opening/closing duties and end-of-shift tasks.
• Work with team to ensure smooth service flow and accurate food delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Stamina and mobility

Flexible schedule

Job description

Pay Range:Hourly base wage + Tips

Server Assistants at Ugly Dumpling are responsible for supporting the server team and ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in the dining area, assisting in food delivery, and ensuring tables are reset promptly. The ideal candidate will be quick, efficient, and attentive to the needs of the team and guests, upholding Ugly Dumpling’s standards of service and hospitality.

Duties & Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Clear and reset tables promptly to maintain a tidy and organized dining area.

• Clean surfaces, chairs, and floors around tables after guests leave to prepare for the next seating.

• Assist with filling water glasses and refilling guest beverages as needed.

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to the correct tables accurately and in a timely manner.

• Confirm with servers and kitchen staff that each dish meets presentation and quality standards before delivery.

• Assist in explaining dishes to guests as needed, maintaining knowledge of the menu and dish contents.

• Acknowledge and greet guests with a warm, friendly demeanor.

• Respond to guest requests or refer them to servers or management when needed.

• Proactively address any guest needs within your capacity to ensure a positive dining experience.

• Maintain cleanliness in the dining room, including sanitizing tables, chairs, and floors, and emptying trash as needed.

• Adhere to health and safety regulations, supporting hygiene and food safety practices in all duties.

• Assist with opening and closing duties, including stocking supplies, setting up dining areas, and completing end-of-shift tasks.

• Work closely with servers, kitchen staff, and other team members to support the smooth flow of service.

• Communicate efficiently with team members to ensure accurate and timely food delivery.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Prior experience as a busser, food runner, or in a similar role is a plus, but not required. Entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic are welcome.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, organization, and ability to multitask.
• Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive movements in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in varying conditions, including heat, cold, and noise.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Compliance with Ugly Dumpling’s dress code and personal appearance standards.

Ugly Dumpling 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.