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Server Assistants / Food Runners

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
associate discounts

Job Description

Puttshack USA is an innovative entertainment and hospitality company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Since opening its first location in 2021, Puttshack has redefined the traditional mini golf experience by integrating upscale elements and cutting-edge technology to appeal to a broad audience. The company combines technologically advanced indoor mini golf with a high-quality restaurant and full bar service, creating a unique and enjoyable environment for guests of all ages. More than just a game, Puttshack focuses on delivering fun and memorable experiences through teamwork, entertainment, and excellent customer service.

As a tech-infused entertainment venue, Puttshack supports a lively social atmosphere where guests come to enjoy a dynamic blend of interactive mini golf and world-class dining. The venues operate seven days a week, typically from 11 am to 1 am, with variable schedules to meet business demands and employee availability, offering between 15 and 30 hours weekly. This flexibility is designed to attract a diverse team of hospitality professionals who thrive in fast-paced, guest-centric environments.

The Server Assistant role at Puttshack is critical to the venue’s operations and guest satisfaction. These team members act as the backbone of the dining and golfing floor experience by ensuring that food and drinks are delivered promptly and tables and golf courses are maintained through consistent cleaning, sanitizing, and resetting. Server Assistants work closely with the service team to exceed guest expectations by providing attentive and friendly service, which creates a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.

Success in this role requires excellent multitasking skills, strong organization, and the ability to anticipate guest needs while maintaining a calm demeanor in a busy setting. Candidates should have prior hospitality or food and beverage experience, high emotional intelligence, and an energetic approach to customer service. Physical demands include standing and walking throughout shifts, moving safely across all areas, including on stairs and diverse flooring, and lifting up to moderate weights. This position offers an opportunity to join a vibrant team in a unique environment where fun and teamwork are paramount.

Puttshack values equal employment opportunity, emphasizing a discrimination-free workplace based on legally protected characteristics. The compensation package for Server Assistants includes a base wage plus tips, with total hourly earnings subject to availability and scheduling. Eligible full-time associates enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, life insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts, including free mini golf and meal discounts. Part-time and variable-time employees also have access to some benefits depending on location and tenure, fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Joining Puttshack means being part of a company at the intersection of entertainment and hospitality, where contributions directly enhance guests' enjoyment and create unforgettable experiences. If you are passionate about service quality, thrive in collaborative settings, and want to be part of a fun, forward-thinking brand, this Server Assistant role offers an exciting opportunity to grow and excel in the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18+ years of age to apply
  • Prior hospitality or food/beverage experience
  • Ability to obtain any required licenses and certifications for your location
  • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the venue
  • Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently, and occasionally move and lift up to 30 pounds
  • Work in confined, crowded space with high noise levels and various temperature levels

Job Qualifications

  • Prior hospitality or food and beverage experience
  • Strong level of emotional intelligence and overall self-awareness
  • High standards of guest satisfaction
  • Ability to obtain any required licenses and certifications for your location
  • Experience safely and effectively transporting food and beverage
  • Sense of urgency and ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy environment
  • Safely and effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directions

Job Duties

  • Bring your 'A' game each and every day
  • Anticipate guests’ needs and ensure overall experience exceeds expectations
  • Greet guests with a warm welcome and sincere smile
  • Assist service team with all food and beverage service
  • Deliver food and drinks to guests in the dining room, bar, and golf courses following steps of service
  • Clean and transport dirty dishes to tray or dish room
  • Quickly and efficiently clean, sanitize, and reset tables
  • Stock and maintain supplies at service stations
  • Understand and follow food allergy procedures and special orders/restrictions
  • Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
  • Take direction and be a team player
  • Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Associate Handbook
  • Other projects or duties as assigned, including but not limited to side-work, opening, and closing duties

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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