Server, Assistant (Temporary)
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Coury Hospitality
San Diego, CA, US
Summary
Support the server and restaurant team by maintaining a clean, organized, and guest-ready dining room during high-volume events. Assist with food and beverage service, table clearing, and ensuring seamless guest experiences.
Job Description
Why Work at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is a high-energy, music-drenched workplace where team camaraderie and creativity thrive. The hotel’s core values—like “CREATE A RAVING TEAM,” “PLAY HARD,” and “LIVE THE MUSIC”—encourage authenticity, innovation, and standout guest service.
With perks like free cafeteria meals, flexible scheduling, hotel discounts, and an ongoing social vibe, it’s a workplace that knows how to celebrate its people. If you're passionate about hospitality, music, and bringing positive energy every day, Hard Rock San Diego rocks as a career choice!
About Us
At Coury Hospitality, we bring a commitment to collaborative excellence, a unified vision, and shared principles of partnership to every aspect of hotel management. Our approach is seamless and tailored, ensuring each property under our management offers a unique and exceptional guest experience.
Join our team of Experience Curators!
Coury Hospitality has an amazing opportunity as a Temporary Server Assistant.
🎉 SERVER ASSISTANT (Temporary) | HARD ROCK HOTEL SAN DIEGO
📍 On-Site | Seasonal Events | Halloween & New Year's Eve
Keep the Tables Turning. Support the Team. Elevate Every Guest Experience.
Halloween and New Year's Eve are anything but ordinary at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. The energy is high, the dining room is buzzing, and guests are here to celebrate.
As a Temporary Server Assistant, you'll be an essential part of the team behind the experience. You'll work closely with Servers, Hosts, and the entire restaurant team to keep service flowing, tables ready, and guests taken care of throughout the night.
If you move with purpose, notice the details, and love being part of a high-energy team, this is your chance to be part of the celebration.
🎸 Your Mission
Support the Server and restaurant team by keeping the dining room organized, stocked, clean, and guest-ready while helping deliver seamless service during two of the biggest celebration nights of the year.
🎤 What You'll Do
✅ Support Servers and Hosts with food and beverage service as needed.
✅ Provide attentive water service and maintain water levels throughout the guest experience.
✅ Clear, clean, and reset tables efficiently while maintaining company standards for presentation, safety, and sanitation.
✅ Crumb tables as directed by the Server and ensure tables are always guest-ready.
✅ Transport and properly sort dirty tableware from the dining room to the designated dish drop area.
✅ Keep service stations fully stocked and organized with silverware, linen, condiments, and other necessary supplies.
✅ Wipe down booths and chairs, move tables and chairs as needed, and keep floors and surrounding areas clean.
✅ Fold napkins, polish silver, replenish condiments, and maintain organized side stands throughout each shift.
✅ Keep the dining room, waiting areas, and service areas clean, stocked, and visually appealing.
✅ Respond promptly and graciously to guest needs and communicate concerns to the appropriate Server or Manager on Duty.
✅ Assist with special cleaning projects and additional tasks as needed to keep the operation running smoothly.
✅ Maintain constant communication and teamwork with Servers, Hosts, Managers, and fellow Curators.
✅ Conduct yourself professionally at all times, understanding that every action and interaction is part of the guest experience.
💎 You're a Great Fit If You…
✨ Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where things can change quickly.
✨ Move quickly but gracefully and understand the importance of timing during service.
✨ Have an eye for detail and take pride in keeping your station and dining room looking their best.
✨ Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team.
✨ Can stay calm, focused, and professional during high-volume service.
✨ Are eager to learn the menu, service standards, dining room layout, and restaurant procedures.
✨ Have previous restaurant or customer service experience — preferred, but not required.
✨ Are dependable, punctual, and ready to bring your best energy to Halloween and New Year's Eve.
🎓 Experience & Qualifications
- Previous restaurant serving, server assistant, or customer service experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of sanitation and safe food-service practices.
- Ability to learn restaurant menus, service procedures, floor plans, and ordering systems quickly.
- Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and supervisors.
- Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality and arrive in complete uniform for all scheduled shifts.
💪 Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk throughout an extended shift.
- Ability to lift, balance, and carry large dining room service trays.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to move quickly and safely throughout a busy dining environment.
🤘 Why Join Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?
🎃 Halloween Energy: Be part of the action as Hard Rock Hotel San Diego comes alive for one of the year's biggest celebrations.
🥂 New Year's Eve: Help guests celebrate, toast, and welcome the New Year with an unforgettable experience.
🎸 Legendary Brand: Work for an iconic brand built around music, culture, individuality, and unforgettable moments.
🌟 Rockstar Team: Join a fast-paced team where everyone plays a part in making the experience happen.
🎤 Make It Memorable: Get hands-on hospitality experience while working some of the most exciting events of the year.
🎤 Let's Rock This Together
If you're ready to work hard, move fast, support your team, and help create unforgettable experiences for guests celebrating Halloween and ringing in the New Year, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is ready for you.
Bring your energy. Bring your teamwork. Bring your best.
Let's make these celebrations unforgettable.
Here's the Core of Coury Hospitality:
We have a place for you on our team if your passion is to create UNMATCHED COMMITMENTS.
What else do YOU need to know…
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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For nearly 40 years, Coury Hospitality has been shaping places with purpose. We curate Unmatched Moments across distinctive hotels, restaurants, and bars by blending thoughtful design, intuitive service, and an unwavering attention to detail.
With deep expertise in the design, development, and operation of boutique hospitality experiences, we bring visions to life and create environments that invite connection, celebration, and return visits. When it comes to crafting memorable settings and meaningful experiences, Coury Hospitality delivers every time.
Founded
1986
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Grapevine, Texas
For nearly 40 years, Coury Hospitality has been shaping places with purpose. We curate Unmatched Moments across distinctive hotels, restaurants, and bars by blending thoughtful design, intuitive service, and an unwavering attention to detail.
With deep expertise in the design, development, and operation of boutique hospitality experiences, we bring visions to life and create environments that invite connection, celebration, and return visits. When it comes to crafting memorable settings and meaningful experiences, Coury Hospitality delivers every time.
Founded
1986
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Grapevine, Texas