Team Assistant (Fine Dining)

Truluck's; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking dining establishment dedicated to culinary excellence and sustainable practices. As a Team Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless dining experience by supporting our service staff and maintaining the dining area. This fast-paced environment requires a commitment to professionalism and teamwork, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about hospitality. With a focus on creating memorable moments for guests, you will contribute to a culture of excellence and sustainability while enjoying a supportive workplace that values your contributions.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for 9 hours and lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clear dishware, polish silverware, and set tables for service.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness and assist servers.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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.

Our Team Assistants help us deliver these core values to every guest.

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

Who are you?

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
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

COMPENSATION:

Hourly and Tips. (25k-43k/year) (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:

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

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Motivations

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Five (5) years previous fine dining experience is preferred.