Sushi Server — Elevate Guest Experience & Pairings

Omakai; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

OMAKAI in Aventura, FL is hiring a Server for part-time (20-29 hrs) or full-time (30+ hrs). We seek an exceptional server with at least two years of serving experience to guide guests through our menu, upsell with confidence, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced Japanese dining room.

You will memorize the menu, handle POS payments, and ensure safety and allergy compliance. Training covers required certifications; flexible shifts include lunch/dinner; reliable transportation preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of serving experience required.
• Availability for at least 2 lunches weekly and at least one double shift per week.
• Certifications in SafeServe, alcohol service, allergy compliance, and sexual harassment prevention required; training provided.
• Knowledge of Japanese cuisine is a plus.
• Ability to memorize the full menu, ingredients, and pairings.
• Comfort with money handling and POS; basic math under pressure.
• Strong communication with guests and team.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Reliable transportation to and from the restaurant.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and thank departing guests.
• Guide guests through orders and menu; explain dining recommendations.
• Answer questions before, during, and after the visit.
• Recommend pairings and extras with confident, honest guidance.
• Adjust pace, tone, and timing to each guest.
• Handle allergy and dietary requests per policies.
• Own service recovery when issues arise.
• Learn the full menu, ingredients, and pairings.
• Explain guarantees and what makes our sushi unique.
• Know unavailable items before service; communicate substitutions clearly.
• Stay current on menu changes, specials, seasonal items.
• Serve alcohol responsibly per laws.
• Take orders accurately and process payments on POS.
• Complete opening, running, closing side work.
• Assist servers to reset tables as needed.
• Care for any guest at any table; team-first approach.
• Support teammates during rush.
• Keep dining room orderly: chairs aligned, tables clean.
• Restock supplies and maintain station.

Skills

Serving experience

Food safety

Allergy compliance

Alcohol service

Harassment prevention

Job description

OMAKAI in Aventura, FL is hiring a Server for part-time (20-29 hrs) or full-time (30+ hrs). We seek an exceptional server with at least two years of serving experience to guide guests through our menu, upsell with confidence, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced Japanese dining room.

You will memorize the menu, handle POS payments, and ensure safety and allergy compliance. Training covers required certifications; flexible shifts include lunch/dinner; reliable transportation preferred.