Server Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Downtown Tulsas award-winning farm-to-table restaurant, Juniper, changes with the seasons to bring guests creative, modern cuisine focused on delicious, locally sourced ingredients.

Juniper boasts a beautiful and intimate downtown setting with its rustic brick columns, commissioned art by local artists, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Designed and constructed by Chef Justin Thompson, Juniper offers an approachable, and fun, fine dining experience. Since opening in 2011, Justin and the talented Chefs at Juniper have created more than 2,000 different tasty and creative dishes that have made it onto these special menus.

JTR Mission Statement:
Our mission is to serve to the delight of our guests, staff, and community. We serve and delight by consistently providing exceptional cuisine, extraordinary service, and exceeding the expectations of our patrons and supporters.

Summary of Position:
Juniper is looking for a Server Assistant that is new to dining and wants to learn the basics of fine dining and grow their knowledge in hospitality. The ideal candidate will have little to no experience in the industry and willing to be trained on the job. The Server Assistant isbe required to run the expo window, help run food, and help with set up and close down. The current rate is $6/hour, plus 6.5% of all tips.

Server Assistants must provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. Each servers primary objective is to show our guests such a delightful time, they will want to return again and again. By attentively engaging guests, servers are acutely aware of the guests needs and desires, which will be matched to our offerings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all JTR Group policies and procedures
• Ensure each plate is perfectly prepared by tracking cooking times on all orders, checking finished product for proper degree of doneness, appearance, and plate presentation
• Deliver food to the correct table, guaranteeing every Guest receives exactly what theyve ordered, just the way they like it
• Running and Clearing of all plates in the Dining Room/Bar/Private Rooms.
• Opening and closing responsibilities of the assigned area including set-up, stocking, replenishing, and daily preparation
• Able to carry trays with plates and glassware
• Has an eye for detail
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to stand for several hours and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various heights
• Knowledgeable in all JTR Group products and offerings served
• Must be able obtain Tulsa County Food Handlers Permit
• All other tasks/duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be able to communicate respectfully and honestly with others, including all staff
• Have knowledge of service, food, and beverage preferred
• Have a valid THD Food handlers License and comply with all THD guidelines
• Have a valid ABLE Commission LBW license and comply with all ABLE laws
• Have POS experience and be able to do basic math calculations
• Have the ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time, up to 6 hours

Personality Considerations:

• Focus on service, quality, and hospitality
• Great guest and employee relations
• Demonstrated creativity and forward thinking
• Self-motivated
• Confident
• Team-oriented
• Ambition to grow within the company
• Desire for continued education and growth
• Kind
• Honest
• Trustworthy
• Respectful

Final Considerations:
We are looking for Server Assistants who embrace our belief that we strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our mission daily. We are committed to providing the best possible service, food, and beverages for our guests to their absolute delight. In addition, it is our responsibility to provide a safe and profitable work environment for our employees to excel and prosper. We are looking for someone who truly cares about people, their happiness and success, the well-being of others around them and the community.

Benefits:

• Starting Pay: $6 - $8 per hour plus tips and room for advancement
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time off and Sick Pay
• Parental Leave
• Referral Bonuses
• 50% Employee Dining Discount at all JTR Concepts