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E3 Co. Restaurant Group Server Assistants - Lobster Shop in Tacoma, Washington

E3 Co. Restaurant Group is hiring Server Assistants.

Location: Lobster Shop, Ruston Way, Tacoma WA.

Concept: Fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, Prime Dry-Aged Steaks, and iconic lobster dishes alongside incredible wines and cocktails; high quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation.

We Create Unrivaled Experiences With Passion. Every Time!

Tacoma's premier waterfront restaurant, the Lobster Shop, located on Commencement Bay, is a decades-long mainstay of the local dining scene. Since opening in 1981, loyal guests return year after year for the friendly, knowledgeable service and the unbeatable views of Mount Rainier and the Olympics from every table. The seaside restaurant serves patrons fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, Prime Dry-Aged Steaks, and iconic lobster dishes alongside incredible wines and cocktails. In 2023, the Lobster Shop was remodeled, with an elevated new look and refreshed dining experience. The Lobster Shop is managed and operated by E3 Restaurant Group. E3 Co is a value-driven company that holds integrity, safety, accountability, financial stability, communication, respect, work-life balance, and our legacy, as well as many other things, in very high regard and expect those same values to be held company-wide. We strive to be unrivaled, understand that it takes a whole team to achieve that, and take pride in fostering a work environment that promotes growth and positivity.

Duties:

Job responsibilities will include running food, ongoing table maintenance, clearing and resetting of tables, assisting service team as needed and engaging guests.  Must have food and beverage knowledge along with hospitality and service skills. Must have a flexible schedule and weekend availability is required. 

Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 -- 2 years in a high volume restaurant
  • Can work "on their feet" for extended periods of time
  • Able to sustain high energy activities for extended periods of time
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Can carry full cocktail and large oval trays safely & consistently
  • Regular, reliable, predictable attendance required
  • Related training and/or job experience that would enable applicant to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities to perform job
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Be able to take ownership of your work and willing to be held accountable for your actions
  • Must have stage presence at all times

*Pay: *Average $20-23/hour with commissions ($8-8/hour base rate + 2.5% commission on gross sales). *In the unlikely event the base rate + commissions in a workweek do not meet or exceed the minimum wage, server assistants will be paid at least the minimum wage of $16.28/hour.

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Benefits (subject to eligibility based on hours worked and length of service):

  • Health Insurance -- medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long-term disability (need to work 30 hours per week)
  • Paid Time Off -- accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match (eligible after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked)
  • Commuter Benefits through Alice
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dining Discounts
  • Education Programs and Training Programs
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