The Server Assistant is the entry-level front-of-house position responsible for supporting the server team and ensuring a seamless dining experience for every guest. Server Assistants maintain the table, assist with marking, and anticipate guest needs — allowing servers to focus on hospitality, menu guidance, and order management.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet guests warmly upon seating and ensure they are comfortable and attended to Pour and maintain water service throughout the meal Mark guests for each course — placing the correct cutlery, plates, and accompaniments before food arrives Clear plates, glassware, and flatware promptly and efficiently between courses Reset and re-mark the table as courses progress Assist food runners and the expeditor by confirming table readiness before dishes are delivered Communicate with the server on table status, guest needs, and course pacing Bread, butter, and amuse service as directed by the server or manager Respond promptly to guest requests and relay anything beyond your scope to the server immediately Maintain cleanliness and order at the table and in the dining room throughout service Support service station setup and breakdown before and after each shift

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Full dining room table layout and seat numbering system Proper marking for each course and dish type on the current menu Table setting standards and silverware placement protocols Basic food and beverage knowledge — enough to answer simple guest questions and know when to defer to the server Allergen awareness — understand common allergens and always escalate guest concerns to the server immediately Sequence of service: when to mark, when to clear, and how to read the pace of a table