Server Assistant

Whaling Bar, La Jolla, CA, US · On-site

About this role

Server Assistant

The newly reimagined Whaling Bar is seeking a Server Assistant that works closely with the front-of-house and back-of-house team members. The Server Assistant is responsible for preparing the dining room for service, table maintenance and for delivering all dishes from the kitchen to the appropriate guest in the dining. They will know all of the dishes on the menu and be prepared to answer questions from guests. The Server Assistant is also responsible to prepare and deliver beverages to guests in an efficient and timely manner. They should have the ability to provide the highest standard of service, superior communication and interpersonal skills, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle a high-volume environment.  

Essential Duties: 

  • Open, close and maintain the dining room and beverage station as needed 

  • Work closely with servers to contribute to a positive dining experience for guests 

  • Be knowledgeable of menu items and cuisine 

  • Maintain table cleanliness and steps of service throughout shift 

  • Polish glassware and cutlery as directed 

  • Greet all guests with enthusiasm and friendliness 

  • Execute on-going, pre- and post-shift side work 

  • Expedite, as needed Competencies & Qualifications: 

  • General knowledge and interest in food and wine with a desire to learn and grow 

  • Actively practice food safety procedures • Able to take direction and complete tasks 

  • Organizational skills with careful attention to detail 

  • Pleasant demeanor and professional composure 

  • Ability to engage guests successfully and build a relationship  

  • Punctual with a strong sense of urgency and work ethic with the ability to multitask 

  • A warm, compassionate, and team-focused approach 

  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs if necessary 

  • Stand for long periods during service

Our employees receive competitive salaries and hourly rates. We offer company wide restaurant discounts. The Whaling Bar promotes from within and each team-member will work closely with award-winning chefs and leading beverage directors. Our company sincerely values a proper work-life balance, offering the accommodations and flexibility our workforce community requires. The Whaling Bar is committed to maintaining our diverse and inclusive workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Pay is $17.75 plus tips

Company at a glance

SDCM is a nationally acclaimed, San Diego based restaurant group. Owned and operated by Matthew Spencer, SDCM was founded on Spencer’s 20 years of hospitality industry experience. Spencer began the group with the opening of oceanfront restaurant and lounge, FIREHOUSE American Eatery + Lounge in 2007. Quickly thereafter, he partnered with the Cohn Restaurant Group to open Downtown San Diego’s hottest wine bar, Vin De Syrah, followed by the throwback restaurant Analog Bar. In 2014 SDCM opened Kettner Exchange, to local and national acclaim, including receipt of the prestigious 2015 Orchid Award for Architecture. A year to the day after opening Kettner Exchange, SDCM opened Devil’s Dozen—a creative, chef-driven donut concept offering high-quality donuts and coffee. SDCM’s latest ventures include, The Grass Skirt, an adventurous tiki-concept and Good Time Poke, which serves San Diego’s freshest and most innovative poke dishes.

Award-wining Corporate Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski, formerly of Le Cirque 2000, Nobu Matsuhisa Aspen, and Joel Rubuchon at the Mansion in Las Vegas, leads menu development for all five of SDCM’s creative concepts and is responsible for sustaining and elevating culinary offerings for all current and future projects. Highly acclaimed Bar Manager Steven Tuttle leads the beverage program across all SDCM venues; the winner of the 2015 San Diego Star of the Bar Competition, Tuttle was also named Eater.com San Diego Bartender of the year 2015. Redzikowski and Tuttle work in tandem with Spencer and his partners Jillian Donovan & Kristine Duehren to ensure SDCM remains on the leading edge of innovation in food, beverage and hospitality concepts in San Diego.

Team Size201-500 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryRestaurants
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Websitesdcm.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Restaurant discounts

Tired of cold applications?

Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.

Know someone who'd be great for this?