Server Assistant - Steelbach

Three Oaks Hospitality; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus tips

Flexible Schedule

Paid training

Employee Discount

Referral Program

Job summary

Steelbach in Tampa, a Three Oaks Hospitality concept at Armature Works, is seeking a Server Assistant to join a Southern-inspired, upscale dining team. You will help ensure guests are greeted with prompt service, maintain table readiness, and support servers in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have open evening/weekend/holiday availability, prior experience in upscale venues, and Florida Food Handler certification. Competitive pay plus tips is offered along with employee benefits.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Valid Florida Food Handler Certification required.
• Open availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in upscale, fast-paced restaurant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate guest needs by refilling water and clearing plates.
• Support servers by running food and beverages promptly.
• Set and reset tables to keep pace with turnover.
• Communicate effectively with servers, hosts, and managers.

Skills

Open availability

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GED or high school diploma

Florida Food Handler Certification

Job description

At Steelbach, dining is more than a meal it's a celebration of the South's rich culinary heritage, reimagined with bold creativity and timeless warmth. As a Three Oaks Hospitality concept nestled within the iconic Armature Works property, we've built something special: a Southern-inspired kitchen and chophouse where grass-fed beef from Florida's finest producers meets handcrafted dishes rooted in simplicity and soul.

As a Server Assistant at Steelbach, you're the backbone of every great dining experience — the reason tables are ready, glasses are full, and guests feel taken care of from the moment they sit down to the moment they leave. You'll move with purpose through our dining room, keeping things running seamlessly so our guests never miss a beat. You have availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. If you take pride in the details others overlook, and you find satisfaction in being the reason a guest's night goes exactly right, Steelbach is where you belong.

We offer competitive pay plus tips. Candidates must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

What You'll Do

• Anticipate guest needs — refilling water, clearing empty plates, and delivering extras without being asked
• Support servers by running food and beverages promptly, helping tables stay ahead of pace during high-volume service
• Set and reset tables perfectly and in a timely manner to keep pace with fast turnover
• Communicate effectively with servers, hosts, and managers to stay ahead of table timing and key updates
• Contribute to the overall teamwork and success of the restaurant, thriving in a fast-paced, upscale environment
• Step in seamlessly to assist any table, not just your own, ensuring no guest is ever waiting
• Handle guest complaints professionally and alert a manager immediately
• Carry dirty dishes, glassware, and silverware to the dish area for cleaning
• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards befitting an upscale establishment
• Perform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately and efficiently
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in an upscale, fast-paced, high-volume restaurant preferred
• Must have open availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• GED or high school equivalent required
• Valid Florida Food Handler Certification required
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Physical Requirements

• Remain standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending, squatting, and lifting up to 20 lbs. for short distances.
• Ability to work with varying noise levels.

What's In It For You

• Competitive Pay & Tips - Your hustle gets rewarded
• Referral Program - Know great people? Bring them in
• Flexible Schedule - Work that fits your life
• Paid Training - Get paid to get great at this
• Employee Discount
• Collaborative Team Environment - we win as one