Service Assistant/Food Runner

Copper Vine; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Vine in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Service Assistant to support servers and bartenders in a fast-paced dining room. This role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and prompt service, with compensation of $16–$18 per hour plus tips.

Full-time and part-time positions are available. You will help with setting tables, keeping stations clean, and ensuring guest needs are met, with opportunities for advancement as you master the service steps.

Qualifications

• Hospitality-focused mindset and guest-first approach.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Good time-management to handle multiple tasks smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate and communicate with serving and kitchen staff.
• Provide best-in-class hospitality.
• Arrange table settings and maintain cleanliness.
• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Keep service stations organized and tidy.
• Adhere to health standards and customer service guidelines.

Skills

Hospitality-minded

Team player

Time management

Verbal communication

Active listening

Physical fitness

Customer-centric

Job description

Our polished-casual restaurant is looking for an experienced and hospitality-minded Service Assistant to join our team! This position is high-paced and requires an energetic individual to join Copper Vine service team. It pays $16 to $18 per hour plus tips. This individual supports the Servers and Bartenders with friendly and prompt service, while learning the steps of service at the restaurant. The ideal candidate must be able to handle different tasks efficiently and with a sense of urgency. This position provides a good opportunity for promotion into other roles, once the service assistant skill set has been mastered. Full Time and Part Time positions are available.

Responsibilities for Service Assistant

• Cooperate and communicate with all serving and kitchen staff.
• Provide best-in-class hospitality.
• Arrange table settings
• Ensure the restaurant is clean and tidy at all times
• Serve food and beverage to Copper Vine Guests
• Keep service stations and storage clean & organized
• Adhere to all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guideline

Qualifications for Server Assistant

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Active listening
• Good physical condition
• Customer-centric / Hospitality-minded

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