Assistant Job Description

Assistants and/or Food Runners, support

other restaurant staff by cleaning dishes, clearing and setting tables,

stocking supplies and helping guests. They work in a fast-paced culinary

environment to clean and reset tables and make sure that flatware and plates

are readily available. As customer service workers, they are responsible for

ensuring that guests’ needs are either met or brought to the attention of

waitstaff and management. Most Assistants work in restaurants, cafes or

catering companies to lighten the workload of the wait staff.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare room for dining by preparing
• tables and setting all condiments, napkins, service plates and utensils
• Protect establishment and patrons
• by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol beverage control policies