TN - Drake's Knoxville - Server Assistant

Bluegrass Hospitality Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental after year

401K match

Education reimbursement

Career growth

Restaurant discounts

Emergency fund

Holiday closures

Job summary

Drake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar with an unconventional spirit seeking energetic team members who love hospitality. We value big smiles, outgoing personalities, and unique individuals to join our family and contribute to memorable guest experiences.

Pay is base plus tips; benefits include healthcare, 401K, education reimbursement, and strong career growth within Bluegrass Hospitality Group.

Qualifications

• Friendly and dependable personality with a strong work ethic.
• Team-first mindset and willingness to lend a hand.
• 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 throughout service
• Pre-bus and reset tables efficiently during and after guests’ visits
• Assist bartenders and servers by communicating guest requests and supporting drink/food service
• Uphold sanitation, safety, and alcohol compliance standards
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds across the restaurant as needed
• Jump in where needed—because we’re all in this together

Skills

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Job description

Drake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar with an unconventional spirit. Dedicated to giving everyone a place to come play, everything at Drake’s—from our atmosphere to our team and our menu—is designed with an infectious energy that ensures everyone leaves with a story to tell. We’re not afraid to push the boundaries (and maybe break a few rules) to give guests an experience like no other. After all, we’re the restaurant that dared to put burgers and sushi on the same menu. At Drake’s, we’re always looking for big smiles, outgoing personalities, and unique individuals to join our family. We work hard and play harder!

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

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

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly and dependable personality with a strong work ethic
• Team-first mindset and willingness to lend a hand

Food Service Or Retail Experience Preferred, But Not Required

• 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