Server — Okonori Japanese High Kitchen Okonori Japanese High Kitchen is a fine dining omakase restaurant in Carmel. We are hiring a server to care for guests in a dining room held to the same standard as our omakase counter, with a menu built around seasonal Japanese cuisine, sake, whisky, and house cocktails. What you'll do Guide guests through the menu, including the omakase, seasonal dishes, and beverage pairings, with accurate knowledge of ingredients, preparation, and allergens Take and enter orders precisely, and pace courses in coordination with the kitchen and sushi counter Serve food, sake, wine, and cocktails to Okonori's standards of timing, presentation, and tableside etiquette Anticipate guest needs and read the table: attentive without intruding, polished without being stiff Keep your section, side stations, and service ware clean, stocked, and organized, and complete opening, closing, and downtime checklists Communicate clearly with hosts, bartenders, and kitchen throughout service, and support teammates across the floor Follow all Indiana alcohol service laws and check identification consistently What we're looking for Prior serving experience in a full-service restaurant; fine dining experience strongly preferred Strong menu memory and attention to detail. Interest in Japanese cuisine, sake, and whisky is a plus, and we will train Reliable attendance and punctuality; this is a small team where every shift matters Composed, polished, and attentive with guests, with clear speech, professional presence, and no shortcuts on hospitality Able to stand and walk for extended periods and carry trays and service ware up to 50 lbs Valid Indiana alcohol server permit (or ability to obtain one before your first shift) Open availability preferred, including weekends and holidays Schedule Lunch service runs 12:00-2:30 PM and dinner service 4:30-9:30 PM on weekdays. We are open from 12:00-11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Shifts are scheduled around both services, and weekend availability is required. What we offer Competitive hourly wage plus tips Employee meal on shift On-demand access to earned wages between paychecks Ongoing training on our menu, omakase, sake, and whisky programs Room to grow in a young, recognized restaurant. In its first year, Okonori was named to a top-25 Indianapolis restaurant list and received an OpenTable Diners' Choice award. How to apply Apply through Indeed with your resume and a short note about where you've served and what makes a great table experience for you. Okonori is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

From $4.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid training

Work Location:

In person