Server Assistants

Plano, Texas, United States | Uchiko Plano | Full-time

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Uchiko Plano, located in Plano's newest entertainment district Legacy West, is 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! 

Server Assistants at Uchiko can expect an estimated compensation of $600-$800 per week, which will increase at the Server level.  Experience in a high volume restaurant is preferred along with evening and weekend availability! 

 What you'll do in this role:

  • Acquaint yourself with our menu, current specials, and Japanese cuisine
  • 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

Who We Are:

Uchiko, child of Uchi, is the offspring of James Beard Award‑winning Chef Tyson Cole's original non‑traditional Japanese concept. While the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, Uchiko takes a fiery turn bringing smoke and char alongside the fresh and clean flavors that define Uchi.

Hai Hospitality is an exciting, multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our award-winning restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro in Austin, Texas; Uchi, Uchiko, and Loro Houston; Uchi, Uchiba, and Loro in Dallas; and Uchi in Denver, Miami, LA, and Scottsdale. James Beard Award winning Chef, Tyson Cole, celebrates traditional Japanese cuisine and blends the creative expression of some of the Nation's most talented culinary voices. 

Why you'll love working with us:

  • Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
  • Pet Insurance options available
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
  • Employer matched 401k savings plan
  • Continuing education reimbursement – sommelier, cicerone, sake professional
  • Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively
  • Knife reimbursement program and knife sharpening opportunities
  • Unique and inclusive specials tasting process
  • Cultural Ambassador trips to other stores to learn and teach
  • Daily family meal provided for all employees
  • Dining Discounts and monthly dining stipends
  • Referral bonuses and incentives for being a great teammate

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