Team Assistant (Fine Dining)

About Us

Since opening our doors in 1992, we have dedicated ourselves to creating exhilarating moments and enduring memories. We bring our core values—Culinary Excellence, Sustainable Seafood, Southern Hospitality, Company Culture, and Philanthropy—to every guest experience. Our Team Assistants help us deliver these values by ensuring our professional service staff have everything they need.

At Truluck’s, we honor the plate, the palate, and the planet through TRU Sustainability. We maintain an unwavering commitment to serving the highest-quality sustainable seafood, never serving endangered or overfished species, and always following Ocean Conservancy guidelines. Our Florida Stone Crab is captured by our team of professional crabbers, and our produce is sourced from local growers whenever possible.

About the Role

The Team Assistant (Busser/Expo/Food Runner) position is the backbone of our operations, providing all supplies needed to our professional service staff. This fast-paced role requires clearing dishware, polishing silverware and glassware, and setting dinner tables for service. Successful candidates must have previous hospitality experience, a proven history of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.

Responsibilities

• Perform job functions in accordance with performance standards.
• Complete opening and closing duties as directed.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness and safety; report any issues to Leadership.
• Assist servers with cleaning and re-setting tables.
• Set up and maintain service support stations.
• Maintain, clean, and restock restrooms throughout the shift.
• Properly dispose of leftover garbage, stack plates, wrap glasses, separate silverware, and dispose of duty linen.
• Pre-set large parties and prioritize table re-set with the host department.
• Inform host department or Leadership of table availability.
• Restock plates, flatware, and glassware to assigned areas.
• Attend all Ambassador meetings and bring suggestions for improvements.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Work with “Teamwork” always in mind.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand for 9 hours.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform all job functions while wearing the specified uniform, including proper footwear.
• Professional and accurate communication.
• Previous restaurant experience preferred but not necessary.
• Knowledge of wait staff and guest needs.
• All Ambassadors must have a telephone number where they can be reached.

Pay

Compensation is hourly plus tips, with the opportunity to make up to $40/hour or more ($40,000–$80,000/year). Base salary range: $25,000.00–$43,000.00/year.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance