Server - Nikai Sushi Restaurant

Cheeca Lodge & Spa; Islamorada (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (up to 18 days)

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Cheeca Lodge & Spa's Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant in the Florida Keys is seeking experienced Restaurant Servers to join the team. You will greet guests, guide them through the sushi and Japanese-inspired menu, and deliver attentive service in a resort dining setting.

Candidates should have restaurant serving experience, strong communication, and a professional appearance. Training on sake, wine and cocktails is provided in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant serving experience preferred; upscale or resort experience is a plus.
• Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and guest experiences.
• Interest in learning about sushi, Japanese cuisine and sake.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and deliver a professional dining experience from arrival to departure.
• Guide guests through Nikai's menu including sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes.
• Develop knowledge of ingredients, preparation methods and potential allergens.
• Confidently discuss sake, wine, beer and cocktails.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Tools

POS system

Food handling

Job description

Join the Nikai Team

Cheeca Lodge & Spa is seeking experienced, energetic, and hospitality-driven Restaurant Servers to join the team at Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, our intimate Japanese-inspired dining destination.

Nikai brings the art of sushi and Japanese cuisine together with the flavors and atmosphere of the Florida Keys. Our menu features fresh locally and internationally sourced fish, expertly prepared nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls, along with Japanese-inspired dishes and a creative beverage program featuring sake, beer and craft cocktails.

As a Server at Nikai, you will be an important part of creating a memorable dining experience by combining knowledgeable, attentive service with the warm hospitality our guests expect from Cheeca Lodge & Spa.

What You'll Do

• Welcome guests warmly and create an inviting, professional dining experience from arrival through departure.
• Guide guests through Nikai's menu, including sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls and Japanese-inspired dishes.
• Develop strong knowledge of menu ingredients, preparation methods and potential allergens.
• Learn and confidently discuss our selection of sake, wine, beer and specialty cocktails.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them promptly into the POS system.

What We're Looking For

• Previous restaurant serving experience preferred; upscale, fine dining, resort or sushi restaurant experience is a plus.
• Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Interest in learning about sushi, Japanese cuisine and sake.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and safely carry trays.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• No facial and neck tattoos or facial piercings

Why Join Nikai at Cheeca Lodge & Spa?

This is more than a traditional server position. You'll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of sushi and Japanese-inspired cuisine while working in a unique resort restaurant environment in the heart of the Florida Keys.

We're looking for Servers who enjoy connecting with guests, learning their craft and being part of a culinary team committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Full-Time Benefits Include

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts at Northwood Hospitality Properties

Salary Range

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