Seasonal - Server Assistant

ETC•Santa Monica, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Seasonal Server Assistant for COAST Cafe from May 23, 2026 to September/October 2026. This role requires a friendly and hospitable demeanor, a professional appearance, and adherence to company grooming standards. The Server Assistant is responsible for various tasks before, during, and after service to ensure a smooth and pleasant dining experience for guests.

Requirements

Friendly and hospitable demeanor.
Professional appearance at all times.
Compliance with company grooming standards.
Ability to explain specials/promotions of the day.
Ability to explain dishes to guests.
Knowledge of appropriate silverware to mark the table.
Ability to clear tables appropriately.
Ability to reset tables.
Ability to maintain restaurant cleanliness and neatness.
Ability to check out with a manager before leaving the shift.

Responsibilities

Prepare back office, ice, coffee, tea, and dirty linen basket.
Set up the patio, including sugar caddies, S&P grinders, and checking cushion cleanliness.
Check chairs and tables for cleanliness.
Prepare roll-ups and set up dinner candles (PM).
Arrange table layout.
Restock requisition deliveries.
Prepare side stations with plates, water, coffee cups, tea, lemonade, and juices.
Polish silverware, utensils, glassware, and china.
Participate in pre-shift meetings.
Greet newly arrived guests.
Set additional table settings if necessary.
Assist with water and soft drinks service.
Perform bread stick service.
Explain specials/promotions of the day.
Expedite dishes in a timely and orderly manner.
Explain dishes to guests.
Place dishes correctly in front of guests with the 'best bite forward'.
Know the appropriate silverware to mark the table.
Assist with coffee/tea service and refills.
Clear tables appropriately, using correct racks for glasses and stacking plates.
Reset tables.
Replenish glasses, silver, and roll-ups as necessary.
Maintain restaurant cleanliness and neatness during service, including cleaning work/side stations.
Replenish glasses, silver, and china during closing.
Set tables and stations for the next meal period.
Clean up the expediting station.
Refill refrigerators with water and juices.
Clean the back service area, including the coffee machine and ice tea ice bin.
Bring linen to the dirty bin.
Check out with a manager before leaving the shift.