Server Team Member Kampai Sushi Bar - 3.0 St. Louis, MO Job Details Part-time | Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Food service closing procedures Table cleanliness maintenance Food service opening procedures Greeting customers Table management Brand representation Food and beverage recommendations Store opening/closing procedures Beverage pairing Retail store product knowledge Beverage service Cleaning messes in dining areas Guest rapport building Cross-functional collaboration Glassware polishing Entry level Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description Now Hiring
- Central West End
- St. Louis, Missouri Kampai. Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine Central West End
- St. Louis, MO Server — Full Position Average Tip Rate $22 - $30 / hr Average Hourly rate inclusive of base Missouri minimum server wage + gratuity
- High-volume tip potential 4 Days / Week Flexible schedule swaps 20% Employee Discount In-store dining High-End Clientele Elevated service environment Kampai is a boutique sushi bar in the heart of the Central West End — intimate by design, uncompromising in execution.
We serve a curated number of tables, and every one of our guests expects the very best. The expectation is that you will know your guest's names that done with us regularly. We are looking for a server who is not just filling a role, but elevating every experience they touch. What You'll Be Doing As a server at Kampai, you are the experience. You will manage a small section of high-caliber guests with precision, warmth, and confident product knowledge. This is a fast-paced floor where you will be on your feet for most of your shift — moving, anticipating, and delivering service at a consistently elevated level. You will also participate in opening and closing routines, including detailed cleaning, polishing, and staging of the dining room to ensure that every guest walks into a flawlessly presented space. Who We're Looking For The Right Person Energetic and outgoing. You bring genuine warmth and enthusiasm to every interaction — guests feel it immediately. A problem solver. When something isn't right, you don't freeze — you find a solution quickly and keep the guest feeling cared for. Forward-thinking and adaptable. Kampai evolves. You embrace management changes and operational updates as opportunities to grow, not inconveniences to endure. A true team player. Every person on our floor works together. We succeed as a unit. Egos don't survive here — collaboration does. Punctual. Without exception. We do not manage commute times or personal schedules. You are expected to arrive on time, every shift. This is a condition of continued employment. Detail-obsessed. From the placement of a chopstick rest to the presentation of a nigiri course, you see the details others miss and you act on them. Responsibilities Day-to-Day Expectations Deliver impeccable table service from greeting to close, including knowledgeable food and beverage recommendations Learn and retain the full Kampai menu, with particular depth in Japanese fish preparations — species, origin, texture, flavor profile, and appropriate pairings Perform thorough pre-service and post-service cleaning: polishing glassware, and surfaces; staging the dining room to a white-glove standard. Communicate proactively with kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless timing and guest experience Manage schedule flexibility independently — if you need a shift covered, you secure coverage yourself before the schedule finalizes Represent the Kampai brand with professionalism, discretion, and consistently high standards of appearance and conduct. There will be a mandatory dress code, top uniforms will be provided. Product Knowledge Know the Menu. Own It. Our guests are discerning. They will ask about the difference between bluefin and yellowfin, between ikura and tobiko. They will want to know sourcing, seasonality, and texture. You will be trained on the full menu, but we expect you to bring personal investment to learning it — not just memorizing terms, but understanding Japanese fish cuisine well enough to guide a first-time guest and impress a seasoned one.
A note on our standards:
Kampai operates a small, refined floor. Our expectations per team member are high because our guest experience depends on it, most of our clients are regulars. We are proud of the culture we've built — collaborative, driven, and detail-oriented. If you thrive in high-performance environments where excellence is the baseline, you will love it here. Compensation & Schedule What We Offer $22 - $30 average wage — Missouri minimum server wage base with strong gratuity potential from a high-spending guest base Approximately 4 shifts per week with a flexible schedule swap policy — coordinate with a fellow server and swaps are approved 20% employee discount on all in-store dining — come eat well and know the menu from the inside A team culture built on mutual respect, shared accountability, and a serious commitment to the guest experience Ready to Join the Table? Submit your application to be considered for the server team at Kampai Sushi Bar.
KAMPAI SUSHI BAR
CENTRAL WEST END
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Pay:
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule
Work Location:
In person
