Wait Staff Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Food and Beverage
Reports to: Restaurant Manager or Other Department Manager or Director

General Purpose:

Support servers in delivering efficient service by maintaining a clean and organized dining room. Contribute to creating memorable dining experiences through personalized and genuine interactions.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure that all material used by servers is clean and ready for daily operation.
• Prepare the dining room for guests by setting tables and stocking necessary supplies before the start of service.
• Fill and refill water glasses and remove any place settings not in use.
• Clear dishes in front of guests upon completion of meal courses.
• Clear and reset tables when guests leave, including changing tablecloths, brushing chairs, placing chairs at tables, replacing silverware and glassware, and replacing napkins.
• Assists the server when needed or upon request.
• Practice proper tray service for all food and beverage service.
• Keep workstations well stocked with items and ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary bussing station.
• Clean workstations, take out trash, and vacuum the dining room.
• Ensures a safe work environment and always follows safety protocols.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Previous experience in a restaurant.

Physical Demands:

Frequently stands, walks, talks and hears. Frequently uses hands. Regularly reaches with arms and hands. Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls, crouches, tastes or smells. Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds. Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); may come into contact with fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

ServSafe Certified (Food Handler & Alcohol) or TIPS equivalent.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Fluent in English speaking, writing, and understanding.
• Meets state age requirements for handling alcoholic beverages.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to cleanliness and safety.
• Patience and customer-oriented approach
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to company values.
• Exceptional personal hygiene and positive representation of the organization, our employees, clients, and vendors

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Restaurant type:

• Café
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• ServSafe (Required)
• (Responsible Beverage Service) certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person