What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wait Assistant position at SUR by Vita Bella?
Job Summary
As a Wait Assistant, you’ll help keep dining service running smoothly by preparing dining areas, supporting servers, and delivering food to guests. You’ll contribute to a clean, welcoming environment while coordinating with front-of-house and kitchen teams. Your impact: By keeping tables ready and orders moving, you help guests enjoy attentive, timely service.
Responsibilities
- Set and reset tables; handle bussing, cleaning, and dining-area upkeep throughout service
- Run food, assist with serving, and respond to guest requests with friendly, in-person customer service
- Support food preparation and follow food handling and food safety practices
- Coordinate with servers and kitchen staff to keep orders accurate and service flowing
- Use point-of-sale (POS) systems as needed, including Aloha POS or Micros POS where applicable
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, a customer-service mindset, and interest in hospitality and guest services
- Food service, restaurant, hotel, banquet, kitchen, or culinary experience is helpful; serving and cooking experience are also valued
- Familiarity with POS systems is preferred; Aloha POS or Micros POS experience is a plus
- Able to perform manual handling and heavy lifting using safe lifting practices
- Knowledge of cleaning, bussing, food running, food preparation, food handling, and food safety is beneficial
Pay: $11.25 per hour
Work Location: In person