Server Assistant

Server Assistant / Busser / Food Runner

Juniper | Highwood, IL
Modern American Restaurant with a Dedicated Sushi Program

Join the Team at Juniper

Juniper is a new Modern American restaurant with a dedicated sushi program in the heart of Highwood, led by Executive Chef Todd Stein, whose career includes leadership within Ballyhoo Hospitality at concepts including Sophia Steak, Pomeroy, Coda di Volpe, Gemini, and more.

We're building a team of hospitality professionals who believe great restaurants are built through genuine hospitality, teamwork, urgency, and attention to detail.

We're looking for energetic, dependable, and hardworking Server Assistants / Bussers / Food Runners to join our front-of-house team.

This is an active, fast-paced support position and an essential part of our service team. You'll work closely with servers, bartenders, the kitchen, and management to keep service moving efficiently and ensure every guest receives a polished experience from the moment they sit down until they leave.

Responsibilities

• Run food accurately and efficiently from the kitchen to the dining room
• Clear, clean, and reset tables quickly throughout service
• Assist servers with maintaining tables and anticipating guest needs
• Refill water and assist with ongoing table maintenance
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room and service stations
• Stock and replenish glassware, silverware, linens, plateware, and other service supplies
• Assist with opening and closing sidework
• Communicate clearly with servers, bartenders, hosts, kitchen staff, and management
• Work with urgency while maintaining a polished and professional presence in the dining room
• Jump in wherever needed — we operate with a team-first mentality

What We're Looking For

• Previous restaurant experience preferred, but we're willing to train the right person
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Dependable and punctual
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Ability to stay organized and productive without constant direction
• Team-oriented mentality and willingness to help wherever needed
• Availability for evenings and weekends

Why Join Juniper?

• Competitive hourly pay plus tip pool
• Strong earning potential in a busy restaurant
• Work alongside an experienced restaurant leadership team
• Opportunity to learn, develop, and grow within the restaurant
• Fast-paced, professional environment with high standards
• A team that values hard work, hospitality, and taking care of each other

Schedule: Dinner Service | Tuesday–Sunday
Location: Highwood, IL
Position: Server Assistant / Busser / Food Runner

If you're hardworking, dependable, move with purpose, and enjoy being part of a busy restaurant team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through Culinary Agents to join the Juniper team.