Team Assistant (Fine Dining)

Ft Lauderdale, Truluck’s, 701 N Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Unit CU-3, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA Job Overview Since opening our doors in 1992, Truluck’s has been dedicated to creating exhilarating moments and enduring memories. Our core values—Culinary Excellence, Sustainable Seafood, Southern Hospitality, Company Culture, and Philanthropy—guide everything we do. Our Team Assistants are the backbone of our operations, ensuring that all supplies, dishware, and service stations are ready for our professional service staff. We are currently seeking Team Assistant / Busser / Expo / Food Runner candidates who will dedicate themselves to delivering these core values to every guest. The role requires clearing dishware, polishing silverware, setting tables, and maintaining a brisk pace in a fast‑paced environment. Why Truluck’s? At Truluck’s, we proudly serve 100% sustainable seafood. We never serve endangered or overfished species and always follow Ocean Conservancy guidelines. Our Florida Stone Crabs are captured by our professional crabbers, and we source produce from local growers whenever possible. Responsibilities Perform all job functions in accordance with performance standards. Carry out opening and closing duties as directed. Maintain dining room cleanliness and safety; report any issues to leadership. Assist servers with cleaning and resetting tables. Set up and maintain service support stations. Maintain, clean, and restock the restroom throughout the shift. Properly dispose of leftover garbage, stack plates, wrap glasses, separate silverware, and dispose of duty linen. Pre‑set large parties and prioritize table reset alongside the host department. Inform host department or leadership of table availability. Restock plates, flatware, and glassware in assigned areas. Attend all Ambassador meetings and bring suggestions for improvement. Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times. Adopt a spirit of teamwork and always keep the team in mind. Perform any other related duties assigned by the leadership team. Qualifications Must be able to stand for 9 hours. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Ability to perform all job functions while wearing the specified uniform, including proper footwear. Professional and accurate communication. Previous hospitality experience preferred but not required. Knowledge of wait staff duties and guest needs. All candidates must provide a telephone number for contact. Required Skills Team Player – works well as a member of a group. Detail Oriented – capable of carrying out tasks with all necessary details. Motivation for providing exceptional service. Preferred Skills Loyal – shows firm and constant support to the company. Education High School diploma or equivalent (preferred). Experience Minimum of two (2) years experience in a high-volume fine dining concept is preferred. Licenses & Certifications Alcohol Certification Food Certification Compensation Hourly wages with tips. Estimated annual earnings range between $25,000–$43,000 for full‑time and part‑time positions. Benefits Job types: Full‑time, Part‑time 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Equal Opportunity Employment Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr