Upscale Dining Server Assistant

Yardbird Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird Group in Dallas seeks a server assistant to support the service team in a fast-paced upscale dining environment. You will move quickly, communicate with the server, and ensure guests’ needs and requests are met.

You will help with water service, table resets, and side work, maintain a professional demeanor, and comply with policies. This role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and a friendly hospitality mindset in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Must remain tactful and cool under pressure.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to take initiative and be flexible.
• Understand and follow departmental policies and service standards.
• Lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during service.
• Know how to maintain and use equipment properly.
• Knowledge of hotel services and local attractions to respond to guest inquiries.
• Strong interpersonal skills and exemplary guest service.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional attitude and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Keep service stations clean and perform assigned side work before, during, and after shifts.
• Follow proper service procedures and communicate with teammates.
• Assist neighboring teammates with service.
• Ensure tables are reset within two minutes of guests departing.
• Bus courses according to Restaurant Service Standards.
• Complete tasks as directed by management and adapt to changing duties.
• Read guest cues through body language and non-verbal signals to gauge satisfaction.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Tact under pressure

Flexibility

Initiative

Policy compliance

Physical stamina

Guest service knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yardbird Group in Dallas seeks a server assistant to support the service team in a fast-paced upscale dining environment. You will move quickly, communicate with the server, and ensure guests’ needs and requests are met.

You will help with water service, table resets, and side work, maintain a professional demeanor, and comply with policies. This role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and a friendly hospitality mindset in a high-volume setting.