Assistant Server

Server Assistant — Little Mountain | Montecito, CA

Little Mountain is a wood-fired kitchen rooted in Montecito's coastal culture, recognized by the California Michelin Guide within our first six months of opening. We're looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Server Assistant to join our dining room team in a back server and food runner capacity — someone who takes pride in the details and genuinely loves being part of a great meal.

What You'll Do

• Deliver our dishes with confidence, bringing real knowledge of the menu, ingredients, and where they come from
• Reset tables with care and an eye for detail, keeping the dining room feeling fresh throughout the night
• Anticipate what the team needs — glassware, flatware, stations stocked — before anyone has to ask
• Coordinate with servers and the kitchen to keep timing sharp and service seamless
• Stay attuned to the room: water refilled, plates cleared, guests looked after
• Communicate clearly with the dining room and expo to handle any hiccups gracefully
• Uphold Little Mountain's standards for cleanliness, warmth, and an exceptional guest experience

Who You Are

• Someone who genuinely cares about food, hospitality, and the people around you
• A natural communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented in a way that feels instinctive, not forced
• A team player who makes the whole room better just by showing up

Experience

• Curiosity and passion are the only requirements here. We love candidates who come from outside traditional restaurant backgrounds — farmers market vendors, winery workers, farm hands, CSA enthusiasts, home cooks obsessed with sourcing. If you have a genuine connection to where food comes from and want to be part of a team that shares it, we want to hear from you.
• Active California RBS certification required (or willingness to obtain before starting)

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance above industry standard. A team that takes the work seriously and each other warmly. Employee dining privileges. Access to hospitality, wine, and menu training opportunities. We're building something special at Little Mountain — and we'd love for you to be part of it!