Server Assistant Job Description
Server Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
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Server Assistant Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Server Assistant
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Education for Server Assistant
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Employers hiring for the server assistant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Collage Degree in Education, Hotel Management, Computer Science, Letters, Graduate, Technology, Engineering, General Education, Information Security, Performance
Skills for Server Assistant
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Server Assistant Examples
Server Assistant Job Description
- Run food to the table
- Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation methods, ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish and method of preparation
- Other tasks as assigned by the Restaurant Manager, Restaurant General Manager and the Director of Food and Beverage
- Assist servers
- Observes opening / closing sidework duties listed in the restaurant in order to make sure you complete your duties on a daily basis
- Providing incredible customer service by maintaining a positive and energetic atmosphere at every table
- Preparing the dining, bar and event areas for service with exceptional attention to detail
- At all times, act in a professional manner and maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and with outside contacts to ensure all requests are handled expeditiously and accurately
- Effectively contribute excellence in service to the operations of the Business and Corporate Events team
- Must have superior guest service abilities complete understanding of California serving guidelines
- Two years restaurant/high end hospitality experience
- Some basic cooking skills preferred
- Must be comfortable in both a showroom and office environment
- Potential exposure to indoor cooking which may create small amounts of kitchen cooking residue in the showroom air that is non-hazardous to most people
- A significant amount of movement throughout the showroom to ensure the quality of guest experience
Server Assistant Job Description
- Effectively maintain a professional atmosphere with all levels of faculty, staff, peers and visitors
- Ensure all equipment, linens, service ware, and glassware are clean and sanitized prior to use
- Ensure delivery, set and clean-up of all catered activities on multiple floors throughout the building
- Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, and observe all safety and sanitation procedures
- Maintain neat and professional appearance by wearing a clean uniform at all times
- Meet and discuss with the manager the expectations of the kitchen operations
- Responsible for executing the set-up, service, and clean-up of all catered functions and requests with limited supervision
- Supervisor is informed of any problems that may arise in the day to day operation of the kitchen
- Set and prepare tables for dining, including, but not limited to, folding napkins, cleaning and placing tableware, serving water
- Maintains adequate supplies of condiments, silverware, straws, dishes, trays
- During group events, there is a significant amount of hosting duties that require on-foot movement and interaction around the showroom
- Occasional ladder use
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a Front of House position in an upscale, high volume restaurant required
- Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed
- Full & Part Time Available
- Scrape and stack dirty dishes
Server Assistant Job Description
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of our food and beverage offerings
- Understand and use all relevant service standards including serve food from the left side of members, drinks from the right side of members, clear from the right side of members
- Be knowledgeable about food items and appropriate sides/condiments/utensils
- Other functions assigned by management
- Assist service to colleagues in completing pre-shift duties
- Candidates must have good personal presentation and interpersonal skills
- Remove necessary plates while guests are still seated at the table
- Remove extra place settings at the table or provide any additional settings as needed
- Exhibiting teamwork
- Make sure that all garbage is disposed of
- Successful completion of hourly position validations, including company-required training (safety, systems, menu) and passing alcohol certification (ServSafe) within 60 days of employment
- Previous experience is a restaurant position
- Candidates should have 1 to 2 years previous experience in a luxury, fast paced environment
- Willingness to contribute ideas, take ownership of and go beyond their responsibilities to ensure the success of the team
- Basic knife skills and general cooking knowledge
- Ability to take initiative and proactively find ways to maintain kitchen and workspace cleanliness
Server Assistant Job Description
- Breakdown, clean and set-up of tables, buffets, and food stations the back-of-house areas
- Retrieve and stock all linen, china, silver, glassware and food and beverage items
- Plate, prepare food & beverage items and serve as indicated in the Standards Training Manual
- Assist with Food & Beverage service throughout hotel, guest rooms, meal periods, special events Assist colleagues within the department to complete other duties
- Assists Servers by completing bread and water service at the beginning of the meal
- Assist with Bar Back duties as needed
- The Server position provides an expertly served beverage or dining experience
- Bus the tables after customers have eaten
- Assist the Server
- Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, address, phone number and proper set up of the restaurant
- Minimum 6 months job-related experience preferred
- Works indoors 90%
- Must be able to be on your feet for an 8 hour shift
- Ability to work a variety of shifts as will involve days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Must be physically fit and able to lift
- Previous experience in a restaurant position
Server Assistant Job Description
- Anticipate and service guests needs
- Retrieve restaurant equipment from dining room by pushing, lifting, loading, and carrying trays up to 50lbs
- Clean tables and trays promptly and consistently reset all service-ware
- Assist Restaurant Servers in setting up tables in preparation for incoming guests
- Maintain, stock, and clean stations for all meal periods with necessary equipment including glassware, china, silverware, linen and condiments
- Ensure all service ware is in good condition, polished and in line with departmental standards
- Work closely and communicate with the kitchen associates
- Assist in tableside service
- Serve dishes to guests while confidently highlighting the contents and preparation
- Properly clear and crumb tables accordingly
- Previous serving experience in a luxury environment preferred
- Must have availability to work flexible schedule to include early mornings, weekends and holidays as needed due to the demands of business
- Strong customer service skills in order to aid our guests in any matter needed
- Have strong communication skills in order to communicate with coworkers
- Constant reaching, turning, and twisting
- Be able to lift or carry up to 15 lbs