Busser - Meridian

At The Village Dallas, we want to hire and nurture positively motivated, enthusiastic people in the best way to serve our residents and achieve our goals- and trust us, we have BIG goals! The Village Dallas is a 307 acre residential apartment community with a mixed-use lifestyle project stocked full of good food, fun entertainment, and awesome people.

Ready to love where you work? Let's get started! Welcome to Meridian, a vibrant dining destination where the art of live fire grilling meets the flavors of the world. Created by a remarkably talented chef, this restaurant reimagines American cuisine by blending bold, smoky elements with global inspirations JOB SUMMARY A server assistant accommodates guests by setting and maintaining organization throughout the Front of House and Back of House areas.

He/She will primarily assist both the host and server teams to ensure fluidity and proper preparation throughout service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner Prepares dining room for guests by cleaning and setting tables; setting decorations, condiments, candles, linen, service plates, and utensils Protects restaurant and guests by adhering to sanitation and safety policies Maintains menu presentation by keeping menus clean; replacing damaged or soiled pages Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to guest spills or other special needs Supports server by setting-up and replenishing condiment stands, trash containers liners and service/bus stations Closes dining room by cleaning chairs and tables; sweeping and/or vacuuming floors and removing trash and recyclables from the facility Updates job knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by leader KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or related preferred Minimum 3+ years experience in a high-end restaurant preferred Current Food Handler’s certification Friendly, courteous, and well-spoken Works well with a team Organized and detail oriented with the ability to be flexible An appetite for growth and further knowledge in the food and beverage field Operate with passion, integrity, and respect for both internal team members and external guests Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching. Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezers), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Village Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace comfortable for all types of people to work and grow without regard to gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation.