Server Assistants - Uchi/Uchiba

Dallas, Texas, United States | Uchi Dallas | Full-time

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Uchi and Uchiba in Dallas are accepting resumes for Server Assistants! In this role, you will support service on every level and help create memorable guest experiences. We will teach you everything you need to know to be successful and will develop you into an excellent Server as quickly as your potential allows! 

 Who we are: Led by James Beard Award winning Chef, Tyson Cole, Hai Hospitality is an exciting, multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our award-winning restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, and Loro in Austin, Texas; Uchi Houston; Loro, Uchi and Uchiba in Dallas; and Uchi in Denver, Miami, Los Angeles, and Scottsdale. 

Full-time Server Assistants earn an average of $800+ per week.  

 What you'll do in this role:

  • Acquaint yourself with our menu, current specials, and Japanese cuisine
    • We'll provide all the info you need to succeed!
  • Learn about beer, wine, and sake through peer-led beverage training
  • Be present and active on the floor, assisting with running side work
  • Bus and reset tables, polish glassware, stock supplies
  • Assist servers with all aspects of service to enhance the guest experience
  • Deliver food to our guests and explain each dish
  • Receive, organize, and deliver curbside orders to guests waiting outside
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

 Why you'll love working with us:

  • Lucrative compensation package (this is a well-tipped position)
  • Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
  • 401k Savings Plan with company match
  • Continuing education reimbursement – sommelier, cicerone, sake professional
  • Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively
  • Knife reimbursement program and knife sharpening opportunities
  • Daily family meal provided for all employees
  • Dining Discounts and monthly dining stipends
  • Referral bonuses and incentives for being a great teammate

The Hai experience: It’s about hospitality and giving back. Our teams take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with other cool, passionate people.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
  • Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
  • Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory and perform restocking duties
  • Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Bend, stoop and reach to access various areas and items
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
  • Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
  • Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements.
  • Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives.
  • Keep a near and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
  • Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
  • Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
  • Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
  • Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
  • Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions