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Server Assistant

Avocet Hospitality Group, Mobile, AL, United States


Position Summary
At Le Moyne’s Chophouse, the Server Assistant provides prompt and accommodating service to our guests. The Server Assistant must anticipate both server and guest needs, deliver an elevated level of service, and be prepared to act as a team player.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide a positive and friendly guest experience

Assist servers to consistently deliver a quality experience for guests

Prepare food stations and maintain organized and clean guest tables

Ensure all food safety guidelines are adhered to at all times

Serve food and drink to guests at the direction of the server

Assist servers with refilling beverages and water, resetting & bussing tables

Abide by all company and state guidelines regarding food handling and the sales and service of alcoholic beverages

Clear, clean, and reset tables in preparation for arriving guests

Perform side work for opening, during shift, and closing as appropriate

Act as a connection between front of house and back of house when necessary

Handle guest concerns and complaints, notifying server and management when necessary

Update host on the status of tables throughout the shift

Assist the waitstaff with any additional tasks as required

Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance with the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays when business requires

All other duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager or any other member of management

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MCHD Beverage/Food Handler's card required

Experience

Hospitality experience preferred

Previous experience in and knowledge of restaurant operations and industry standards is a plus

Prior guest relations training

Proper food safety training and certification as described by law

Experience working with computers (MS Office/Google), POS (Micros, Aloha, etc.) and reservation software (Open Table, Resy, etc.)

Skills

A polite, engaging, and professional personality

Commitment to guest satisfaction and service excellence

Must be able to speak English to communicate with guests and recognize situations requiring supervisory attention

Knowledge of proper food handling

Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimum supervision

Working Conditions
Equipment to be used: Coffee/Tea Equipment, Reservation System, Knives for cutting fruits/garnishes, Micros POS or other point of sales system

Physical & Mental Requirements

Must be 19 years of age

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Ability to bend, kneel, squat

Ability to stand/walk for an 8 hour shift

Ensure various physical movements performed safely, including reaching, extending arms over head, bending and stooping

Frequently required to use hands and arms to reach and handle, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch

Ability to push and pull, lift and carry up to 30lbs

Ability to push and pull vacuum cleaners as well as wheeled carts weighing up to 30 pounds

Le Moyne’s is a sixty seat dinner-only restaurant with a bar and may occasionally work in other areas of the property

Dynamic and fast paced restaurant environment, high volume

High guest contact, varying conditions and circumstances with guests, staff, visitors

Server Assistants often work late evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $10.00 per hour + tip outs

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Affordable medical, dental & vision insurance plans

Company provided life insurance

Short & Long Term Disability and Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

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