Server Assistant Uchi Washington D.C.

Uchi Restaurants•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Uchi Washington D.C. is hiring a Server Assistant for its downtown Washington, D.C. restaurant. The role supports guest service in a fast-paced restaurant environment and involves helping meet customer needs, maintaining an organized workspace, and assisting with stocking and restocking. The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling items weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as working around kitchen equipment, coworkers, temperature variations, allergens, and food odors. Uchi is part of Hai Hospitality, a multi-concept restaurant group founded in Austin, Texas. The company describes its work as centered on hospitality, creativity, and giving back, and says it promotes from within almost exclusively. Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Effectively communicate with guests and other employees.
Detect and identify safety issues and comply with safety guidelines and standards.
Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, stoop, and reach.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold.
Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area.
Ability to tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors.
Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.
Understand directives and communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with guests, employees, leadership, and coworkers.
Identify safety issues and comply with safety guidelines and standards.
Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods weighing up to 50 pounds; stock inventory and perform restocking duties.
Stand and walk for extended periods, and bend, stoop, and reach to access items and areas.
Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements.
Use kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and knives, safely and efficiently.
Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces.
Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs.
Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming.