What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server Assistant position at Margaux?
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Server Assistant to join our team at a prestigious fine dining French restaurant. The Server Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the front-of-house team by assisting with table setup, food running, drink refills, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
Benefits:
- Team Member Meal Benefit Program - STEEP Discounts on Food & Beverage at ALL of our restaurant group's locations
- 401K WITH Company Match
- EVERYONE is eligible for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance within first 30 days of Employment.
- FREE $25,000 Life Insurance Policy
- FREE Lifetime enrollment in our Industry-leading Employee Assistance Program
- FREE Lifetime enrollment in our "Perkspot" (Think of it like Groupon, but better)
- An INCREDIBLE work culture that focus on Team Member enrichment
- A schedule that works for you, we are SUPER flexible and understand people have lives outside of work.
- Deeply Discounted: $40 ServSafe Manager Course & Exam (5 Year Certification)
- American Red Cross: CPR / First Aid / AED / Narcan Certification (2 Year Certification)
Responsibilities:
- Assist servers in setting up dining areas before service, including arranging tables, chairs, tableware, and linens to meet presentation standards.
- Welcome guests and guide them to their tables, providing assistance with seating arrangements and coat check if applicable.
- Refill water glasses, breadbaskets, and condiments promptly throughout the meal, ensuring guests' needs are anticipated and met.
- Assist servers in delivering food orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables, following service protocols and timing guidelines.
- Clear and reset tables efficiently after guests depart, removing used dishes, glassware, and utensils while maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Collaborate with the kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely delivery of food and beverages, communicating any special requests or guest preferences.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the dining room, including sweeping, vacuuming, wiping surfaces, and ensuring restrooms are well-maintained.
- Assist in stocking and replenishing supplies such as napkins, utensils, condiments, and cleaning materials as needed.
- Support servers and bartenders during peak service periods, handling tasks to facilitate smooth service flow and guest satisfaction.
- Adhere to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times, following proper procedures for handling and disposing of food and waste.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a server assistant, busser, or similar role in a restaurant environment, preferably in fine dining or upscale establishments.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, taking direction from servers and management while maintaining a positive and helpful attitude.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanor towards guests and colleagues.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to lift and carry trays, move furniture, and perform cleaning tasks as required.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed based on restaurant operations.
- Knowledge of basic food and beverage service principles is a plus but can be learned on the job with training.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and guest satisfaction in the dining environment.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and guest satisfaction in the dining environment.
Fall in love with dining out all over again! Margaux brings the best of French cuisine into this modern and sophisticated, cosmopolitan, yet relaxed setting and lets the food and drink inspire great experiences!
Salary : $25,000