Team Assistant

Uphoff Ventures, LLC; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun & Exciting Work Environment

Team events & Recognition

401k

Roth IRA

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Health & vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Uphoff Ventures, LLC is seeking a Team Assistant to support front‑of‑house operations and ensure a smooth dining experience. You will help with food delivery, table setup, and maintaining an organized dining area to delight guests.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, mobility, and collaboration with FOH/BOH teams, with a friendly, fast-paced environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Certifications in food safety and sanitation, such as ServSafe or Safe Food Handling.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in a hot kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Upsell opportunities
• Cost control
• Food delivery
• Assist servers
• Assist set up
• Buss stations
• Assist guests

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Technological Proficiency

Education

ServSafe or Safe Food Handling Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Benefits

• Fun and Exciting Work Environment
• Culture & Community - engaging team events, monthly team recognition
• 401k, Roth IRA
• Financial Security - competitive salary, incentive bonus structure
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible working schedule
• Health & Wellbeing - company sponsored health and vision insurance
• Professional Development

Role Purpose

Overall, the role purpose of Team Assistant is to support the front-of-house team in delivering exceptional service to guests by assisting with food delivery, table setup, and clearing, while maintaining cleanliness and organization in the dining area. Their contributions are essential to ensuring a positive dining experience for guests and helping the restaurant run smoothly during service.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic and Financial Responsibilities
  • Upselling Opportunities
  • Cost Control
• Operational Responsibilities
  • Food Delivery
  • Assisting Servers
  • Assisting Set Up
  • Bussing Stations
• Customer Service Responsibilities
  • Assisting Guests

Education & Qualifications

• Certifications in food safety and sanitation, such as ServSafe or Safe Food Handling
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Physical Stamina and Endurance-ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform repetitive tasks in a hot and demanding kitchen environment

Experience

• Desirable - Previous experience in a high volume restaurant

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Technological Proficiency
  • Desirable - POS Systems

Personal Qualities

• Self starter- driven and motivated work ethic, the ability to be resilient, the ability to be adaptable, empathy, ability the strategic thinker, collaborative, customer focused, results-driven.

Languages

• English
• Desirable - Spanish

Department & Location

• Department: Operations/Culinary
• Location: On-Site
• Travel Required: No
• Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, Weekends, Nights, Holidays
• Reports To: General Manager/AGM
• Collaborates With: Management team, Administrative support
• Supports & Engages With: FOH, BOH