Server Assistant

Merriman's Honolulu
Honolulu, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2024 CLOSED ON 4/25/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server Assistant position at Merriman's Honolulu?

Position Purpose

This position will provide the highest quality to service to our guests. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting servers with table service, setting up service stations and ensuring bussing of stations throughout the shift. Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all china, glass, and silver prior setting and to use.

We are a fast-paced restaurant that strives to deliver the finest in food, beverage and service of the highest standards. We are lucky enough to be one of the most beautiful spots in the world and we strive to live up to it in everything that we do.

Essential Functions 

As the Server Assistant, you are to assist the servers with table upkeep. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Fill water glasses and upkeep once guests are seated
  • Respond to guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
  • Ensure knowledge of food, menu and restaurant promotions and specials
  • Reset tables once quests have left for every turn
  • Make, serve, and upkeep coffee and tea
  • Refill ice containers when needed
  • Side work duties, upkeep of the restaurant
  • Performs other duties as assigned and needed by management
  • Learn and memorize all table numbers and seat positions
  • Additional duties as necessary and assigned

Ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

  • One to two years’ experience in a restaurant operation required.
  • High school or equivalent education required.
  • Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and written. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language sufficient to understand menus, special promotions, record orders, answer the phone and communicate with coworkers and guests.
  • Basic knowledge of food presentation, preparation and handling.
  • Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance. 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to continuously walk and or stand, move up and down multiple flights of stairs and transport items (such as glassware, dishes, heated plates, beverages and chairs) weighing up to 50 lbs. continuously, throughout the duration of a possible 8 hour shift on a regular basis or for the duration of your shift
  • Requires bending, stretching, twisting, stooping, carrying, lifting and reaching above the shoulder in excess to 50 lbs with your body and arms and or being able to push or pull 100 lbs.
  • Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels
  • Near Vision - The ability to hear and see details at close range.
  • Willingness to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available)
  • Ability to carry and balance dishware and glassware in the course of service
  • Ability to deliver the highest standards of service in a busy and fast paced environment
  • TB Clearance or ability to obtain both prior to employment
  • Ability to complete side work duties such as taking out the trash, stocking glassware, sweeping restaurant, cleaning glass surfaces, move furniture including but not limited to chairs and tables and polishing all table setups
  • Able to work in all inclement weather such as in the sun, wind and or rain
  • Ability to arrive punctual to work along side having a regular and reliable attendance and being able to read and work a flexible schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays
Server Assistant
Big City Diner -
Aiea, HI
Server Assistant
Big City Diner -
Kaneohe, HI
Server's Assistant
Kuleana Rum Shack -
Waikoloa, HI

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Server Assistant.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Customer Service Skill

    • Income Estimation: $28,688 - $52,095
  • Food Presentation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $30,351 - $40,461
    • Income Estimation: $31,343 - $43,714
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Server Assistant jobs in the Honolulu, HI area that may be a better fit.

Server Assistant

LB Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Server Assistant

Uncle's Fishmarket and Grill, Aiea, HI