Server Assistant - Uchi Philadelphia

About the role

Server Assistants at Uchi Philadelphia will acquaint themselves with the menu, current specials, and Japanese cuisine. They will learn about beer, wine, and sake through peer-led beverage training, be present and active on the floor, assist with running side work, bus and reset tables, polish glassware, stock supplies, assist servers with all aspects of service to enhance the guest experience, and deliver food to guests and explain each dish.

Responsibilities

• Acquaint yourself with our menu, current specials, and Japanese cuisine.
• Learn about beer, wine, and sake through peer-led beverage training.
• Be present and active on the floor, assisting with running side work.
• Bus and reset tables, polish glassware, stock supplies.
• Assist servers with all aspects of service to enhance the guest experience.
• Deliver food to our guests and explain each dish.
• Receive, organize, and deliver curbside orders to guests waiting outside.

Requirements

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees.
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards.
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives.
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces.
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs.
• Work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area.
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors.
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming.
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must have the ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements.
• Must have the ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives.
• Must have the ability to maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces.
• Must have the ability to move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs.
• Must have the ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area.
• Must have the ability to tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming.
• Must have the ability to understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to detect and identify safety issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives.
• Ability to maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs.
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors.
• Ability to maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming.
• Ability to understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available.
• Employer Matched 401k Savings plan.
• Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively.
• Dining discounts.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in this job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in this job posting.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available.
• Employer Matched 401k Savings plan.
• Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively.
• Dining discounts.

Hai Experience

The Hai Experience includes:

• Opportunities to give back through our commitment to hospitality.
• A culture of professionalism and creativity among employees.
• Opportunities to work with cool people and enjoy a diverse workplace.
• Participation in E-Verify programs in Arizona and Florida.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.