TN - Drake's Cookeville - Server Assistant

Bluegrass Hospitality Group; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Drake's Cookeville as a Server Assistant and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences. Enjoy a supportive work environment with career growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. We value friendly, dependable individuals eager to contribute to our unique dining atmosphere.

Benefits

Complete health care package

401K with company match

Education reimbursement

40% off at all BHG restaurants

Strong company culture

Emergency family fund

Holiday closures for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Qualifications

• Food service or retail experience preferred but not required.
• Basic food safety knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 100% guest satisfaction—every guest, every time.
• Maintain a clean and organized dining room and bar area.
• Assist bartenders and servers by communicating guest requests.

Skills

Friendly personality

Dependable

Team-first mindset

Basic food safety knowledge

Job description

TN - Drake's Cookeville - Server Assistant

Drake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar with an unconventional spirit. Dedicated to providing a welcoming environment, everything at Drake’s—from our atmosphere to our team and menu—is designed with infectious energy to ensure guests leave with a story to tell. We embrace pushing boundaries (and breaking a few rules) to offer unique experiences, like combining burgers and sushi on the same menu. At Drake’s, we seek big smiles, outgoing personalities, and individuals eager to join our family. We work hard and play harder!

Check us out on social media (@drakescomeplay) to see how much fun we have.

We’re looking for team members passionate about hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences. Whether you’ve worked in food service, retail, or are naturally great with people, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

1. Deliver 100% guest satisfaction—every guest, every time
2. Maintain a clean and organized dining room and bar area throughout service
3. Pre-bus and reset tables efficiently during and after guests’ visits
4. Assist bartenders and servers by communicating guest requests and supporting drink/food service
5. Uphold sanitation, safety, and alcohol compliance standards
6. Lift and carry up to 30 pounds across the restaurant as needed
7. Jump in where needed—because we’re all in this together

What We’re Looking For:

1. Friendly and dependable personality with a strong work ethic
2. Team-first mindset and willingness to lend a hand
3. Food Service or Retail Experience Preferred, But Not Required
4. Basic food safety knowledge is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working at Drake’s:

• Complete health care package, including dental (available after 1 year of full-time employment)
• 401K with company match (available after 1 year of employment)
• Education reimbursement – Up to $500/semester for full-time students working 20+ hours/week with a 3.2+ GPA
• Career growth opportunities – 86% of our managers are promoted from within
• Enjoy 40% off at all Bluegrass Hospitality Group (BHG) restaurants
• Strong company culture and emergency family fund to support our team when it matters most
• Holiday closures – We close for Thanksgiving and Christmas so you can spend time with loved ones

Pay:

Base pay + Tips

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Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Internet Publishing

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