Server Assistant - Uchiko Denver Cherry Creek

Haihospitality; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality's Uchiko Denver is seeking Server Assistants to join the team. You will learn menu details, participate in on-floor service, and help with side work, bussing, and stock. The role supports delivering dishes, assisting servers, and ensuring a smooth dining experience.

Starting wage is $16.27 per hour plus tips and benefits; medical/dental/vision, 401k, and dining discounts are provided. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Lift and carry trays up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with menu and current specials.
• Assist with service and running side work.
• Bus and reset tables, stock supplies.
• Deliver food and explain dishes to guests.
• Handle curbside orders for guests waiting outside.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description:

Uchiko Denver is accepting resumes for Server Assistants!

Who We Are:

Uchi, 'house' in Japanese, was founded by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole. A delicate balance of elevated food and impeccable service, Uchi offers non-traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and a seasonal omakase - creating an experience that is both unexpected and unforgettable.

Hai Hospitality is an exciting, multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our award-winning restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro in Austin, Texas; Uchi, Uchiko, and Loro Houston; Uchi, Uchiba, Uchiko, and Loro Dallas; and Uchi in Denver, Miami, LA, and Scottsdale.

We are offering $16.27 per hour + tips + benefits!

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

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Employer Matched 401k 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

The Hai Experience

Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It's about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people.

Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E-Verify.

For more information below, please follow the links below:

• If you havetheright to work, don't let anyonetakeit away :E-verify.gov
• E-VerifyParticipation Poster

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