Restaurant Service Associate

Job Summary

The News Room is seeking a friendly, dependable, and customer-focused Restaurant Service Associate to support daily restaurant operations and provide a welcoming dining experience. This role assists with guest service, order handling, food and beverage service, cleanliness, restocking, and teamwork across the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, professional service.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and communicate special requests to the appropriate team members.
• Assist with preparing and serving restaurant menu items, appetizers, entrées, side dishes, desserts, and beverages.
• Support food preparation, portioning, plating, packaging, and order assembly as needed.
• Ensure orders are accurate, complete, and presented properly.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and courteously.
• Answer guest questions about menu items and assist with basic menu selections.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and process customer payments as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized dining areas, counters, service stations, and workspaces.
• Clear and reset tables and help maintain a neat, welcoming restaurant environment.
• Restock food ingredients, beverages, utensils, napkins, containers, and other service supplies.
• Assist kitchen and front-of-house team members during busy service periods.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace safety procedures.
• Handle food, equipment, and restaurant supplies carefully and responsibly.
• Communicate guest concerns, supply needs, and service issues to supervisors.
• Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and general restaurant duties.
• Help maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and order accuracy.
• Support efficient teamwork and smooth restaurant operations throughout each shift.
• Perform other restaurant service and support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, food service, hospitality, or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
• Friendly, professional, and customer-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Good attention to detail and order accuracy.
• Willingness to learn restaurant and food service procedures.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow food safety practices.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Comfortable standing, walking, and performing hands-on restaurant tasks.

Benefits

• Full-Time / Part-Time opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• On-the-job restaurant and customer service training.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to develop food service and hospitality skills.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Hands-on experience in restaurant operations.

About The News Room

The News Room provides a welcoming restaurant environment focused on quality food, beverages, friendly hospitality, and attentive guest service. The team works together to maintain clean, organized, and efficient daily operations while creating a positive dining experience for guests.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person