Server Assistant | Southern Tier - Buffalo, NY

Artisanal Brewing Ventures; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 12,160 - 17,319; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Artisanal Brewing Ventures in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Server Assistant to provide excellent table service in our taproom. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, delivering orders, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience as a server assistant is preferred. Starting compensation is $10.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience as a server assistant, utility, or food runner preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean taproom by clearing empty glasses and plates.
• Ensure proper plating and presentation of food before serving.
• Deliver food, beverages, and other requested items to guests.
• Assist with cleaning and restocking of server stations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to multitask

Positive attitude

Job description

Server Assistant

The Server Assistant provides table service to taproom guests, delivering orders, maintaining cleanliness, and offering a welcoming hospitality experience.

Reports To

General Manager or Front of House Manager on duty.

Compensation

• Start at $10.70 per hour

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean taproom by clearing empty glasses, plates, silverware, and other items from tables to ensure efficient turnover.
• Visually inspect all food leaving the expo, ensuring proper plating, sauce application, and presentation; return any incorrect or improperly cooked orders to the kitchen for correction.
• Deliver food, beverages, condiments, and other requested items to guests.
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory/product for the bar, changing kegs when required.
• Assist with tasks such as cleaning the dining area, restocking server stations, and rolling silverware.
• Assist guests and servers/bartenders with other hospitality functions as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience as a server assistant, utility, or food runner preferred.
• Must maintain a positive attitude while working with a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Contribute to overall taproom and kitchen cleanliness.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift, balance, and carry trays of food weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry kegs weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including frequent bending, stooping and reaching.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.