Server Assistant

Hampton Golf•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Verandah Club is seeking a friendly, energetic Server Assistant to support the Food & Beverage team and help create a high-quality dining experience for members and guests. The role supports servers, anticipates guest needs, and keeps tables clean, organized, and ready for service. Server Assistants work with both front- and back-of-house staff to ensure food is delivered promptly and accurately. The position is hourly and nonexempt, with shifts assigned according to the schedule. It is offered as part-time or full-time work, and the posting specifies a part-time schedule at $18 per hour. The work is primarily indoors, with some outdoor exposure. Potential hazards include sharp utensils, rapidly moving equipment, harmful chemicals, and flying golf balls. The role involves moderate physical work, including standing for extended periods and lifting, carrying, and loading equipment. Duties may include other job-related tasks as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The Verandah Club is a lifestyle and dining community with golf, tennis, swimming, and banquet facilities. It is managed by Hampton Golf, Inc., which describes its culture as people-first and focused on team development, service, and a rewarding workplace.

Requirements

Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours.
Availability to work various shifts, including weekends.
Ability to multitask.
Good oral communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to perform moderate physical work, including lifting up to 40 pounds and frequently lifting up to 30 pounds.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, stand, push, lift, and grasp for up to five hours without sitting.
Ability to consistently lift, carry, and load equipment that may weigh 30 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.
Good organizational and verbal skills; ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues; perform basic mathematical skills; visually monitor operation areas; and read and write member communications.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Food Runner or in a similar entry-level restaurant role.

Responsibilities

Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately.
Act as the contact point between front-of-house and back-of-house staff.
Communicate food orders and priorities, including special requests such as food allergies, to chefs.
Assist wait staff with setting tables by fetching and placing tableware, utensils, and napkins.
Serve welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres upon guests’ arrival.
Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards, including proper temperature.
Check in with customers, take additional orders, and refill water as needed.
Remove dirty dishes and utensils.
Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items.
Inform restaurant staff about customer feedback or requests, including requests for the check.
Provide families with young children kids’ menus and special silverware sets.
Perform other duties as requested.