The Service Assistant's role is to Assist in all areas of service with a focus on running food and maintaining cleanliness of the restaurant. Role Responsibilities Knowledge of table numbers. Ensuring each dish appears correctly prepared. Assist with side work before, during and after each shift. Stay aware of the dining room and being prepared to provide any item a guest requests. Maintain overall appearance of dining room and expo station. Deliver food promptly to guest and be able to describe and answer questions about each dish. Respond appropriately to guest requests/needs, communicate with servers and staff about all issues and requests. Communicate all 86'd items to staff and management. Be ready and willing to offer assistance to coworkers as necessary, including but not limited to welcoming all guests, running food and maintaining the dining room as a whole. Promptly greet guests as they are seated and bring bread service if applicable. Remove used tableware between courses and package food requested to take away. Clear tables after guests leave. Take tableware to dish room and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing. Promptly clean table tops, chairs and booths between seating. Check floor and clean as required. Reset and arrange tabletop. Remove trash and recycling throughout the shift. Respond appropriately to guest requests. Communicate guest requests to server as needed. Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service. Assist in polishing and restocking tableware, especially with large parties and during peak periods. Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager. If assigned as Barista for the shift, prepare and serve all coffee drinks and teas. Assist in daily cleaning of the restaurant before and after service Role Qualifications Previous restaurant experience preferred. Strong communication and listening skills. Pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance. Self-motivated and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)Be able to lift up to 50 lbs, reach, bend and stoop