Wait Assistant

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar is seeking a friendly waitstaff member to ensure guest satisfaction through timely water service, food delivery, and table maintenance. You will work in a fast-paced environment, communicating clearly with guests and team members.

Responsibilities include clearing tables, refilling water, delivering food, and maintaining cleanliness across dining and service areas. Reliable, neat appearance and teamwork are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of proper etiquette for table clearing.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Ability to organize and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Clean and clear the tables in the dining area.
• Bring glasses of water to newly seated guests and refill water.
• Deliver food to the guests.
• Carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
• Scrape the dishes, separate the silver, stacks the dishes in the dishwasher area.
• Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants.
• Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash.
• Maintain specific side-work and ensure the total cleanliness and smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Able to interact with guests and staff in a friendly/fast manner.
• Treat guests in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strive to exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform. Well-groomed hair and personal hygiene are essential.
• Work as a team with all CRAVE’s personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Communication

Table etiquette

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and clear the tables in the dining area.
• Bring glasses of water to newly seated guests and refill water.
• Deliver food to the guests.
• Carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
• Scrape the dishes, separate the silver, stacks the dishes in the dishwasher area.
• Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants.
• Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash.
• Maintain specific side-work and ensure the total cleanliness and smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Able to interact with guests and staff in a friendly/fast manner.
• Treat guests in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strive to exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform. Well-groomed hair and personal hygiene are essential.
• Work as a team with all CRAVE’s personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Other duties as directed.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of proper etiquette for table clearing is a plus
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Ability to organize and multi-task

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 10:00 AM and can go as late as 1:00 AM depending on the work required.

Work Culture:

Our Wait Assistants carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy! This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guest, co workers, Managers and Chefs.