Server, Live Sushi Bar
About The Position
The Server provides guests at Live Sushi Bar with a warm, attentive, and knowledgeable dining experience. The role includes greeting guests, explaining the menu, and guiding them through sushi, sashimi, rolls, and beverage options, including sake and other pairings. Servers take accurate orders and coordinate with sushi chefs and the kitchen so courses arrive on time and are presented correctly. They keep their section clean and organized, check in with guests throughout the meal, process payments, and follow food safety, allergy, and alcohol service standards. The position is part-time or full-time and reports to the Dining Room Manager. Pay is $19.61 per hour plus tips. The work location is Live Sushi Bar, 2001 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94103.
Requirements
- Strong communication and guest service skills, with the ability to create a warm and welcoming experience for every guest.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle several tables at once while keeping service smooth and attentive.
- Basic knowledge of sushi, Japanese ingredients, and sake, or willingness to learn.
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Valid California ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
- Valid Responsible Beverage Service Certification.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear; frequently use hands and arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and work in a standing position for long periods.
Nice To Haves
- Previous serving experience is preferred.
- Experience with Japanese cuisine or sushi is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Greet and seat guests promptly and create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Present the menu, explain sushi preparations, fish selections, and daily specials, and make recommendations.
- Take food and beverage orders accurately and enter them into the POS system.
- Communicate allergies, dietary restrictions, and special requests clearly to the sushi bar and kitchen.
- Serve food and beverages according to presentation and timing standards.
- Serve alcoholic beverages responsibly and check identification as required.
- Check on guests during the meal and resolve concerns quickly and professionally.
- Process payments accurately and handle cash and card transactions.
- Clear, reset, and sanitize tables, and keep the section and service stations stocked.
- Help with opening, closing, and side duties as assigned.
- Follow health, sanitation, and safety regulations, including safe raw-fish handling standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
