Team Assistant (Fine Dining)

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab is seeking a Team Assistant/Busser/Expo/Food Runner to support our service staff in a fast-paced, guest‑focused dining environment.

Successful candidates will have restaurant experience or a demonstrated history of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork. Roles are offered as full‑time and part‑time with compensation in the $18–$25/hour range plus tips, and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of wait staff and guest needs.
• Ambassadors must have a telephone number where they can be reached.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening and closing duties as directed by Leadership.
• Assist servers with cleaning and re-setting tables.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness and safety; report issues to Leadership.
• Restock plates, flatware, and glassware to assigned areas.
• Set up and maintain service support stations.
• Attend Ambassador meetings and contribute ideas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Hospitality experience

Job description

Who We Are

Since Opening Our Doors In 1992, We Have Dedicated Ourselves To Creating Exhilarating Moments And Enduring Memories. To Do So, We Bring Our Core Values To Your Table Every Day

Culinary Excellence, Sustainable Seafood, Southern Hospitality, Company Culture, and Philanthropy are what make Truluck's, Truluck's.

We are here to make good things happen for other people.

Job Details

We are currently seeking Team Assistant/Busser/Expo/Food Runner candidates who will dedicate themselves to this purpose in joining our exceptional team of professionals. The Team Assistant position is the backbone of our operations providing all supplies needed to our professional service staff. The TA role requires clearing dishware, polishing silverware, and glassware, and setting the dinner tables for service. This is a fast-paced position that requires team members to keep a brisk pace. Successful candidates must have previous hospitality experience, and a proven history of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.

Why us?

At Truluck's, we make choices that honor the plate, the palate, and the planet. We practice TRU Sustainability, by maintaining an unwavering commitment to serving the highest-quality sustainable seafood. We will never serve endangered, overfished species, and we always follow Ocean Conservancy guidelines. Our Florida Stone Crab is captured by our team of professional crabbers, and our produce is sourced from local growers whenever possible.

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Compensation: Potential to make $18-25/hour (Hourly/tips)
• Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Team Assistant/Busser/Expo/Food Runner

Compensation

Hourly and Tips. ($18-25/hr) (Full and Part-Time)

Required Training/Education/Experience

Restaurant experience preferred but not necessary.

• Knowledge of wait staff and guest needs.
• All Ambassadors are required to have a telephone number where they can be reached.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 9 hours.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform all job functions while wearing the specified uniform, including proper footwear.
• Professional and accurate communication.

Long Description Of Responsibilities/Duties

• Perform job functions in accordance with performance standards.
• Perform Team Assistant opening duties and closing duties as directed.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness and safety; report any issues to Leadership.
• Assist servers with cleaning and re-setting tables.
• Set up and maintain service support stations.
• Maintain, clean, and restock restroom throughout the shift.
• Properly dispose of leftover garbage, stack plates, wrap glasses, separate silverware, and dispose of duty linen.
• Pre-set large parties and prioritize table re-set with host department.
• Inform host department or Leadership of table availability.
• Restock plates, flatware, and glassware to assigned areas.
• Attend all Ambassador meetings and bring suggestions for improvements.
• Always maintain clean and professional appearance.
• Work with "Teamwork" always in mind.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.