Service Assistant - Uchi Miami

Uchi Restaurants, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Savings plan

Dining discounts

Job summary

Uchi Restaurants, LLC in Miami seeks enthusiastic individuals for serving roles to assist with food delivery and enhance guest experiences. Responsibilities include assisting with table settings, delivering food, and managing curbside orders.

The position requires effective communication, the ability to lift heavy items, and experience in a fast-paced setting. Uchi values employee growth, offering various benefits including insurance options and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and staff.
• Skills in identifying and complying with safety standards.
• Capability to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Experience working in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with running side work and reset tables.
• Deliver food and explain menu items to guests.
• Organize and deliver curbside orders to guests.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety issue identification

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Fast-paced work experience

Use of kitchen equipment

Job description

What you’ll do in this role

• Acquaint yourself with our menu, current specials, and Japanese cuisine.
• 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, and Accident insurance options available.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services.
• Employer Matched 401(k) Savings plan.
• Opportunity to grow – we promote from within almost exclusively.
• Dining discounts.

Basic Qualifications

• 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; 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, in a variety of temperatures (hot and cold).
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently (ovens, grills, 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.
• 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. We value hospitality, creativity, and a strong work ethic. We encourage employees to take pride in their work, create memorable experiences for guests, and collaborate with a supportive team.

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