Server Assistant

Job Description:

Server Assistant

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR101987

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.

About Epicurean Hotel

Welcome to the Epicurean Hotel, a paradise for food lovers. Our passionate culinary team, led by our talented executive chef, works tirelessly to create dishes that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. We take great pride in using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality of our dishes.

At our hotel, we believe that indulging in the pleasures of life is the ultimate tribute to it. We invite you to join us and experience all the flavors that life has to offer. If you share our passion, we would love to cook with you and add your special ingredients to our recipe.

Overview of the role

We are looking for a part-time Server Assistant who has availability on the weekends.

The Server Assistant at Elevage Soho Kitchen & Bar plays an important role in delivering a seamless and high-quality dining experience. Working in collaboration with servers and other restaurant staff, the Server Assistant ensures that all guest needs are met promptly by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and proper service flow in the dining area. This position is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a passion for fine dining.

What you have

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is advantageous, though not required.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a fine dining or upscale restaurant, is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of service.
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Positive attitude, punctuality, and a willingness to assist in all areas of restaurant service.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift items for extended periods.
• Proficient in using technology, such as tablets, for service-related tasks.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have open schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What you’ll do

• Support Server Team: Assist servers by clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables efficiently between courses and after guest departure.
• Guest Interaction: Greet guests with a welcoming attitude, provide water service, replenish bread and other table necessities, and communicate with guests to ensure satisfaction.
• Dining Area Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room, including clearing plates, glassware, and utensils, wiping down tables and chairs, and sweeping the floor as needed.
• Stocking: Ensure that service stations are stocked with necessary items such as silverware, glassware, plates, napkins, and condiments.
• Coordination with Back-of-House: Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food to tables, coordinating with servers to ensure correct placement and any special requests are fulfilled.
• Pre-Shift and Post-Shift Duties: Assist in restaurant setup before service, including arranging tables, setting up side stations, and ensuring all areas are guest-ready. Post-service, help with breakdown, cleaning, and organizing for the next shift.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Standards: Comply with restaurant health and safety regulations, including food handling practices, cleaning procedures, and overall sanitation.
• Team Collaboration: Work as part of a team to create a smooth and enjoyable experience for guests, communicating clearly with servers, chefs, and management.

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift and pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to drive/transport self and others
• Ability to travel on occasion for meetings
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others

• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Benefits

• Full-time Associate Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees

• Part-time Associate Benefits
  • All above-listed benefits, except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

About Us

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Find your dream career within an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private, luxury vacation homes in Florida. A bright future with stellar benefits awaits!