Restaurant Staff

Job Summary

Traveler's Table is seeking a friendly, dependable, and team-oriented New American Restaurant Team Member to support daily restaurant operations and help provide guests with an enjoyable dining experience. This role involves assisting with guest service, food and beverage preparation, order handling, maintaining cleanliness, restocking supplies, and working collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house team members.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Assist guests with seating, menu questions, and general dining requests.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and communicate special requests.
• Assist with preparing and assembling menu items according to established procedures.
• Support food preparation, portioning, plating, packaging, and order assembly as needed.
• Serve food and beverages promptly and courteously.
• Check orders for accuracy, completeness, and proper presentation.
• Communicate dietary requests and allergy concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Clear and reset tables to maintain clean and organized dining areas.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked service stations and workspaces.
• Restock utensils, napkins, condiments, beverages, and other restaurant supplies.
• Assist with point-of-sale transactions and payment processing when assigned.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to support timely and accurate order preparation.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation surfaces, equipment, and service areas.
• Follow food handling, storage, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures.
• Handle food, equipment, and restaurant supplies carefully and responsibly.
• Communicate guest concerns, supply shortages, and service issues to supervisors.
• Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and general restaurant duties.
• Support team members during busy service periods.
• 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 guest-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Good attention to detail and order accuracy.
• Willingness to learn menu items and restaurant service procedures.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow food safety guidelines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and responsible work habits.
• Comfortable standing, walking, and performing hands-on service tasks.
• Ability to remain calm, courteous, and organized during busy shifts.

Benefits

• Full-Time / Part-Time opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• On-the-job training and practical restaurant experience.
• 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 Traveler's Table

Traveler's Table is the company named for this restaurant position. The New American Restaurant Team Member role focuses on guest service, accurate order handling, food and beverage support, cleanliness, and teamwork to help maintain smooth restaurant operations.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person