Seasonal Server Assistant

ETC•Santa Monica, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Patio del Mar is a casual, upscale al fresco bistro located at the historic Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, offering direct, front-row views of the Pacific Ocean and beach. It specializes in fresh, locally sourced seafood, including ceviche, lobster rolls, and oysters, alongside light bites, salads, and refreshing cocktails for lunch and sunset dining. This is a seasonal position from May 15, 2026 to Mid September.

Requirements

Having a friendly and hospitable demeanor
Professional appearance at all time in compliance with our company’s grooming standards.

Responsibilities

Prepare back office, ice, coffee, tea, dirty linen basket
Set up the patio. Sugar caddies, S&P grinders, check patio cushions for cleanliness
Check chairs and table for cleanliness
Prepare roll-ups
Set up dinner candles (PM)
Help to arrange table layout
Restock the requisition delivery
Prepare side station with BB plates, water, coffee cups, ice tea / Arnold palmer, lemonade, Juices…
Polish silver ware, utensils, glassware, china
Participate in the pre shift meeting
Greeting newly arrived guests
Set additional table settings if necessary
Assisting with water and soft drinks service
Bread stick service
Being able to explain specials / promotions of the day
Expediting the dishes in a timely manner and in order
Being able to explain the dishes to the guests
Place the dishes accordingly in front of the guest from the right, and with the “best bite forward”
Knowing the appropriate silverware to mark the table
Assisting with the coffee / tea service / re-fills throughout the meal
Clearing tables in appropriate fashion and using correct racks for glasses and stacking plates accordingly
Resetting tables
Replenish glasses, silver, roll-ups as necessary
Keeping the restaurant clean and neat at all time during service including cleaning work / side-work
Replenish glasses, silver and china
Setting tables and stations for next meal period
Clean up the expediting station
Refill fridges with water and juices
Cleaning up the back service area incl. coffee machine, ice tea ice bin
Bring linen to the dirty bin
Checking out with a manager before leaving the shift.