Dining Assistant

Mirbeau Inn & Spa•Rhinebeck, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Mirbeau, a Forbes-rated, family-owned hospitality company, the Dining Assistant helps create elevated, wellness-inspired dining experiences. Working with front- and back-of-house teams, this role maintains clean, well-set tables, assists with food and beverage service, and helps keep the dining environment polished and inviting. The Dining Assistant contributes to Forbes and Mirbeau service standards through clear communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and a gracious, composed presence. The role includes greeting and supporting guests, assisting servers, clearing and resetting tables, maintaining service stations and supplies, handling dishware, and helping with dining-room setup and breakdown. The position requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods and lift up to 20 pounds safely as needed. Pay is $16.00 per hour plus tips. A $500 sign-on bonus is paid after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

Prior experience in hospitality, fine dining, or an elevated service environment is preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
Strong multitasking and time-management skills.
Dependable, self-motivated work ethic and pride in high standards.
Ability to adapt and work across different service areas.
Commitment to creating seamless, elevated guest experiences.
Friendly, polished, professional presence and a guest-first mindset.
Ability to remain calm, composed, and courteous during fast-paced or high-pressure shifts.
Positive attitude and respectful, collaborative approach to teamwork.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort engaging professionally with guests and team members using Forbes- and Mirbeau-approved language standards.
Neat, well-groomed appearance and high personal hygiene and cleanliness standards.
Understanding of and adherence to sanitation, safety, and food-handling protocols.
Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Reliability and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds safely as needed and physically manage service tasks such as clearing, resetting, and replenishing.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with basic food and beverage service is a plus.

Responsibilities

Warmly greet seated guests and promptly provide water.
Refill water and non-alcoholic beverages attentively.
Respond professionally and courteously to guest requests, communicating needs promptly to appropriate team members.
Anticipate guest needs and offer proactive support throughout the dining experience.
Assist servers with timely, gracious service and support servers, bartenders, and kitchen teams as needed.
Clear tables promptly and discreetly after guest departure or between courses.
Reset tables accurately with polished, aligned place settings.
Maintain cleanliness and readiness of tables, chairs, and surrounding areas.
Handle accidental spills or breakage calmly and discreetly.
Provide hosts with accurate table-status updates, including when guests leave and tables are ready.
Support timely seating and table turnover while maintaining a relaxing guest experience.
Keep service stations clean and organized, restocking service items, linens, and supplies as needed.
Carefully handle dishware, glassware, and utensils and transport them to designated dish-room areas.
Help maintain a clean, calm dining atmosphere consistent with Forbes and Mirbeau standards.
Carry trays, deliver food, and support service flow during peak hours.
Meet appearance, cleanliness, and professionalism standards; arrive on time in full uniform with a name tag.
Maintain personal hygiene and grooming and follow health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling guidelines.
Assist with pre-shift setup and post-shift breakdown of dining areas.
Fold napkins, polish glassware and silverware, and maintain consistency in presentation.
Attend required staff meetings and complete company trainings.
Take initiative to assist fellow team members and perform additional duties assigned by management.
Adapt to changing service needs and support roles across service areas.