Server Assistant - Uchiko Houston

Uchi Restaurants, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Savings

Employee Assistance Program

Dining Discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality, overseeing Uchiko Houston, is seeking a Server Assistant to support service staff and create memorable guest experiences. Training will prepare you to become a skilled server as quickly as your potential allows.

Earn an average of $600-$800 per week, with potential increases as you move to server roles. We offer medical/dental/vision insurance options, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k) with employer matching, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with guests and coworkers
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Able to work in varied temperatures and setting
• Respect safety guidelines and procedures

Responsibilities

• Acquaint yourself with our menu, current specials, and Japanese cuisine.
• We will provide all the information you need to succeed.
• Become a sake or wine expert through our training program.
• 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 guest experience.
• Deliver food to guests and explain each dish.
• Receive, organize, and deliver curbside orders to guests waiting outside

Skills

Effective communication

Safety-conscious

Mobility/standing for long shifts

Teamwork

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Job Description: Uchiko Houston is accepting applications for Server Assistant. Server Assistants earn an average of $600-$800 per week, which will increase at the server level. In this role, you will support service on every level and help create memorable guest experiences. We will teach you everything you need to know to be successful and will develop you into an excellent server as quickly as your potential allows!

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
• Nationwide dining discounts at all our Uchi and LOROs

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!
• Become a sake or wine expert through our comprehensive training program
• 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

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

Join the Hai Family:

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 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.

Uchi. Uchiko. Uchiba. One House, Standing together. Uchi, translated from Japanese means “house”, was opened by Chef Tyson Cole in 2003 in a refurbished old home in South Austin. Since then, Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine has been warmly received by Austin’s diverse dining crowd, as well as visitors from across the country and across the globe. Uchiko, an offshoot of Tyson Cole's original Uchi, matches its forebearer's dedication to food, design, and service but brings fire to the fore weaving together robust flavors with hints of smoke and char alongside the fresh and clean flavors that define Uchi Restaurants. Uchibā, borrowing flavors from Uchi, delivers quick bites paired with delicious Japanese cocktails. “bā” meaning bar in Japanese sets the tone for a smaller, more intimate bar experience with the same high-level of food, service and design you’d expect from Hai. We're happy you're here.