Service Assistant

Position Summary

Responsible for removing all the used dishes and tableware and preparing the table in a professional manner for new guests. This role serves to expedite the restaurant floor and seat guests in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Removes all dishes and other items from table following the meal
• Cleans and prepares table for new guests in accordance to the Joint’s standards
• Performs cleaning side work as assigned
• Completes all service paperwork as required
• Supports waiters and kitchen staff in other duties as required
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Physical stamina to lift and carry heavy items (dishes, tubs, etc.)
• Previous restaurant experience strongly preferred
• High energy and stamina are required
• Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively
• Strong verbal communication skills required
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
• Excellent customer service to treat patrons like family
• Ability to read menus, safety documents, and other work-related documents

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand and walk with heavy trays/tubs (up to 50 pounds)
• Occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific sensory abilities required by this job include sight, taste, smell, and hearing
• Occasional exposure to raw meat, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, hazardous materials, and risk of electrical shock
• Noisy environment with moderate to loud noise levels