Service Assistant - Uchi Miami

Uchi Restaurants; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k plan

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality is seeking a Service Assistant to support the service team across all levels and help create memorable guest experiences. You will learn our menu, beverages, and Japanese cuisine, while assisting with side work, delivering food, and handling curbside orders on a fast-paced floor in Miami.

We offer comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities within a multi-concept group, and a role focused on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees.
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Work in a variety of temperatures, hot and cold.
• Move tables/chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements.
• Maintain a neat, hygienic workspace and proper uniform.
• Communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Acquaint yourself with the menu, specials, and Japanese cuisine; learn beer, wine, and sake.
• Be present on the floor, assist 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 and explain each dish to guests.
• Receive and deliver curbside orders to guests waiting outside.

Skills

Communication

Food safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description:Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for Service Assistant . 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!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 trainingBe present and active on the floor, assisting with running side workBus and reset tables, polish glassware, stock suppliesAssist servers with all aspects of service to enhance the guest experienceDeliver food to our guests and explain each dishReceive, organize, and deliver curbside orders to guests waiting outsideWhy You’ll Love Working With UsMedical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options availableEmployee Assistance Program with mental health services availableEmployer Matched 401k Savings planOpportunity to grow - we promote from within almost exclusivelyDining discountsBasic QualificationsMust be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employeesDetect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standardsLift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking dutiesMust have the ability to stand and walk for extended periodsBend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and itemsAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentAbility to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and coldLift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangementsAbility to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knivesMaintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfacesMove quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needsAbility to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving areaTolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odorsMaintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal groomingUnderstand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkersReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functionsThe Hai ExperienceHai 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.govE-Verify Participation PosterHai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.