Server Assistant - Steelbach

Three Oaks Hospitality; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tips included

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Employee discount

Referral program

Team environment

Job summary

Steelbach in Tampa, a Three Oaks Hospitality concept, seeks a Server Assistant to ensure guests are greeted with warm, attentive service from seating to departure. You’ll move efficiently through a fast-paced dining room, helping servers and maintaining a polished, upscale environment.

Open evenings, weekends, and holidays are required. We offer competitive pay plus tips, paid training, an employee discount, and a collaborative team culture in a lively restaurant setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Anticipate guest needs — refilling water, clearing plates, and delivering extras.
• Support servers by running food and beverages promptly to keep pace during high-volume service.
• Set and reset tables promptly to maintain turnover rate.
• Communicate effectively with servers, hosts, and managers about timing and updates.
• Contribute to teamwork and success of the restaurant in a fast-paced, upscale environment.
• Assist any table as needed to ensure guests are never waiting.

Skills

Open evenings

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

GED or HS equivalency

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