2026 Seasonal Server Assistant - Nobu - Indian Wells
About The Position
Desert Champions is hiring for a Seasonal Server Assistant for NOBU - Indian Wells. This position requires assistance to servers and other front of house staff to improve the customer experience. The server assistant is responsible welcoming guests, assisting with food and beverage service, cleaning, stocking, and resetting table as needed. All applicants for this position be available to work during the 2026 BNP Paribas Open Season Approximate start date will be between October and February Must be available at least 3 shifts, per week, through February Must adhere to an agreed upon, open availability from February 23, 2026, through March 15, 2026 Position may be extended through May 2026
Requirements
- Some experience in a fine dining and/or Japanese restaurants preferred
- Knowledge of Japanese cuisine, spirits, sake, cooking techniques, and culture preferred
- Work in a flexible manner by being able to think quickly and adapt to sudden changes
- Remain calm under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
- Understanding of restaurant etiquette
- Ability to prioritize and manage time well
- Ability to work as a team and support co-workers
- Patience and commitment to customers and coworkers
- Ability and confidence to communicate with all types of individuals
- Maintain professional appearance by being appropriately groomed and in uniform provided
- California Workplace Harassment certification
- California Workplace Violence Prevention certification
- Riverside County Food Safety certification
- Responsible Beverage Service certification
- Ability to speak effectively with guests, vendors, and co-workers
- Ability to speak, read, and understand English
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Basic computer literacy
- Access to email
- Time clock
- Ability to walk long distances and stand during entire shift
- Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
- Frequently required to use reach with hands and arms
- Ability to work in confined space
- Must have exceptional vision with or without corrective lenses
- May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Responsibilities
- In the NOBU style welcome every guest in a kind and courteous manner to ensure a smooth and memorable dining experience
- Follow established policies and procedures, including safety and sanitation, to ensure safe, high-quality food is provided
- Clean and reset tables, including removal of dirty/empty plates, glasses, and other items
- Assist with getting water for section and running drinks
- Clean, maintain and stock gueridons (workstations) throughout shift
- Polish cutlery plates and glasses
- Help Servers where necessary, including running food
- Be able to give an accurate and detailed description of every dish, menu and non-menu items
- Maintain coffee station and polishing tables
- Support the rest of the floor when assigned section is maintained
- Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings; maintain certifications
- Essential Job Function
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Education Level
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