Server Assistant — Japanese Fine Dining

Server Assistant — Okonori Japanese High Kitchen

Okonori Japanese High Kitchen is a fine dining omakase restaurant in Carmel. We are hiring a server assistant to support our dining room team. The role keeps service seamless, tables immaculate, and every guest cared for to the same standard as our omakase counter.

What you'll do

• Run food and beverages from the kitchen, sushi counter, and bar, presenting each dish accurately and with care
• Clear, reset, and detail tables quickly and quietly, following Okonori's standards for placement and presentation
• Keep water, tea, and service ware attended to throughout the meal, without guests needing to ask
• Support servers with course pacing, marking tables for upcoming courses, and responding to guest requests
• Stock and maintain side stations, glassware, linens, and service supplies before, during, and after service
• Complete opening, closing, and downtime checklists, including polishing and organizing
• Communicate clearly with servers, hosts, bartenders, and kitchen throughout service

What we're looking for

• Prior experience as a busser, food runner, or server assistant in a full-service restaurant; fine dining experience preferred but not required, and we will train
• A strong eye for detail and pride in doing small things well
• Interest in learning Japanese cuisine, ingredients, and service, with room to grow into a server role
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; this is a small team where every shift matters
• Composed, polished, and attentive with guests, with clear speech, professional presence, and no shortcuts on hospitality
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods and carry trays, bus tubs, and service ware up to 50 lbs
• Valid Indiana alcohol server permit preferred, or willingness to obtain one
• Open availability preferred, including weekends and holidays

Schedule

Lunch service runs 12:00–2:30 PM and dinner service 4:30–9:30 PM on weekdays. Shifts are scheduled around both services, and weekend availability is required.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly wage plus tips
• Employee meal on shift
• On-demand access to earned wages between paychecks
• Ongoing training on our menu, service standards, and omakase program
• Room to grow in a young, recognized restaurant. In its first year, Okonori was named to a top-25 Indianapolis restaurant list and received an OpenTable Diners' Choice award.

How to apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume and a short note about your restaurant experience and what you enjoy about working in hospitality.

Okonori is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person