Pink Server Assistant
About The Position
The Server Assistant supports restaurant service at the Pink Elephant by preparing and resetting tables, maintaining the dining room, and helping serving staff as needed. The role includes welcoming seated guests with water and bread, pre-bussing and clearing tables, replenishing water and utensils, and keeping service and bus stations supplied. The Server Assistant follows the Gasparilla Inn’s service steps, company standards, core values, and sanitation and safety policies. This is an on-site, non-exempt, full-time position at The Gasparilla Inn and Club in Boca Grande, Florida. The work is physically active, takes place in indoor and outdoor environments, and includes evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Past job experience, if available.
- Ability to bend, twist, kneel, and climb stairs while carrying heavy loads.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull.
- High degree of hand and finger dexterity.
- Ability to communicate and hear, and to see the work area accurately.
- Ability to follow safety policies and wear non-slip shoes.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience bussing tables in a restaurant.
Responsibilities
- Follow the Gasparilla Inn’s four steps of service, company standards, and core values.
- Arrive promptly for scheduled shifts and report to the manager.
- Prepare the dining room by cleaning and setting tables, lighting candles, and arranging napkins, service plates, and utensils.
- Provide water and bread to guests as they are seated and assist serving staff with tasks such as pre-bussing, clearing, and refilling water.
- Remove completed courses, replenish utensils, refill water glasses, and remain attentive to guests’ special needs.
- Polish glassware and utensils during slower periods to maintain supplies for service.
- Set up and replenish trash container liners and bus stations.
- Close the dining facility by cleaning chairs and tables, sweeping or vacuuming floors, and removing trash and recyclables.
- Maintain knowledge of nightly bread spreads, table and seat numbers, table setups, operating hours, price range, and restaurant dress code.
- Participate in staff training opportunities and take ownership of assigned work and additional requests.
- Follow sanitation, safety, and stair-use policies and wear non-slip shoes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
