THE OPTIMIST SERVICE ASSISTANT (Midtown)

Theoptimistrestaurant; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 6,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts across Rocket Farm

Rocket Farm University

Mentorship programs

Holiday time off

Career development

Job summary

The Optimist in Midtown Atlanta is seeking a hard-working Service Assistant to join our front-of-house team. You will support the service team, greet guests, and help deliver our seaside-casual dining experience.

This part-time role offers a base wage of $5.15 per hour plus tips, schedule flexibility, and opportunities for growth through Rocket Farm University and mentorship programs. Benefits include a supportive culture, performance-based raises, major holiday time off, dining discounts across

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule and at least 1 year of restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support service team to deliver a positive guest dining experience.
• Greet guests, take cues from guests to gauge satisfaction, and assist as needed.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Guest interaction

Job description

THE OPTIMIST SERVICE ASSISTANT (Midtown)

Job Category: Front of House

Requisition Number: THEOP023066

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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914 Howell Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

Description

At Rocket Farm Restaurants, the core philosophy that defines our culture is "We serve the person who is serving the guest." Our culture is not something we act out on the floor of the restaurant. It starts with how we treat and serve one another in the kitchen - with dignity, respect, and care. We believe there should be no difference in how we treat and serve one another in the kitchen and how we treat and serve our guests in the dining room. We hope you agree and will consider joining us!

The Optimist brings a seaside fish camp experience to landlocked Atlantans with high quality, sustainably sourced seafood and beach-food classics that transport you to your favorite seaside haunts.

The Optimist is seeking a hard-working Service Assistant to add to its acclaimed restaurant team!

The Optimist Service Assistant helps transport guests seaside to a fish camp experience through a friendly and outgoing demeanor and ability to work cohesively as part of a team. He/she diligently supports the service team while taking cues from guests' demeanor as to their level of satisfaction and happiness. Schedule flexibility and one-year relevant restaurant experience required.

Competitive pay - $5.15/hr. + tips

As a valued member of our team, you will receive:

• A supportive culture and ethical work environment
• Dynamic performance-based raises and promotions
• Time off on most major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• Dining discounts at all Rocket Farm Restaurants - Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Houston, Raleigh, and Winter Park
• Rocket Farm University: specialized leadership classes and personalized support for career advancement
• Employee-led Mentorship programs, Advisory Council and Safety Committee

Additional benefits after 1-year of employment:

• Paid Time Off, Childbirth Recovery Leave and Parental Leave to support a healthy work-life balance
• Major Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

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