Server Assistant - Uchi Philadelphia

Hai Hospitality; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance options

401(k) savings plan

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality seeks a Server Assistant for Uchi Philadelphia in Rittenhouse Square. You will assist servers with all aspects of service, enhance guest experiences, and ensure the dining area is presentable.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance options, an employer-matched 401(k), and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with guests and employees.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Should work well in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers in enhancing the guest experience.
• Deliver food and explain each dish.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workspace.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Customer service skills

Job description

Job Description

Uchi Philadelphia, located in Rittenhouse Square, is accepting resumes for Server Assistants.

What You’ll Do In This Role

• Acquaint yourself with our menu, current specials, and Japanese cuisine. We’ll provide all the info you need to succeed!
• Learn about beer, wine, and sake through peer‑led beverage training.
• Be present and active on the floor, assisting with running side work.
• Bus and reset tables, polish glassware, stock supplies.
• Assist servers with all aspects of service to enhance the guest experience.
• Deliver food to our guests and explain each dish.
• Receive, organize, and deliver curbside orders to guests waiting outside.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and accident insurance options available.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available.
• Employer‑matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Opportunity to grow – we promote from within almost exclusively.
• Dining discounts.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees.
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards.
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives.
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces.
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs.
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area.
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors.
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming.
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E‑Verify. For more information, please follow the links below:

• If you have the right to work, don’t let anyone take it away: E‑Verify.gov
• E‑Verify Participation Poster

Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.