Server Assistant, Nobu (Caesars New Orleans)

The Server Assistant position at Nobu provides prompt, courteous service to restaurant patrons and ensure guests are satisfied with their dining experience by assisting Food Servers.

• Assist Food Servers in service of food and beverage offerings.
• Maintain tables throughout service, clearing dishes between courses and empty glassware as necessary.

• Make sure that all tables are set completely both before and after shift.

• Responsible for all food and beverage items received. 
• Visually inspects all items received and informs superior of any discrepancies. 
• Responsible for all items received to assure good conditions are maintained. 
• Ensures that the receipt and request of all items is timely and accurate.
• Responsible for the monitoring and replenishing of all stock items in assigned area in a neat, accurate and timely fashion.  
• Make sure all areas are clean and free of debris.
• Polish all glassware as necessary.
• Clearing and scraping all dishes in the side stations after clearing a table.
• Make or replenish coffee, tea, water, or soft beverages as needed.
• Partners with both FOH/ BOH teams to work as a team to ensure coordinated workflow.
• Stock all side stations with linen and proper glassware.
• Service and explanation of menu items to guests
• Change tablecloth and reset tables as quickly as possible after guests leave the restaurant.
• Provide service of beverage offerings
• Maintain professional demeanor throughout service, assisting servers and captains as necessary.
• Move tables throughout dining room in order to be able to set up and accommodate need of the reservations.
• Carry multiple dishes (up to 6 at one time) in one hand without tray service.
• Stocks assigned area with product and supplies throughout the shift; maintaining proper product pars. 
• Acknowledges and greets all guests they encounter.
• Completes special assignments for management as requested.

• Success at Nobu Restaurant is defined by traits like a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and a demonstrated history of anticipatory service. Previous experience of at least one year in a high-volume, fine dining establishment is preferred.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Food & Beverage related position for a high-volume nightclub or high-volume restaurant preferred. 

• Ability to read and write English sufficiently to perform job.

• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere.
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency.
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests.
• Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations

A FEW MORE THINGS:

• Must be neat and clean in appearance and physically fit to perform the duties required

• Ability to move throughout the outlet (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.

• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.

• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.

• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.

• Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.

• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.