Back Server

  • MUSE Santa Monica
  • Santa Monica, California
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

Back Waiter

Primary Duties: Assisting front-waiters in all aspects of table maintenance.

Overview

As a back waiter at MUSE, you are responsible for ensuring that each dining space is pristinely set and welcoming for each guest as they arrive at their table. This is a multi-faceted role, as you are not only tending to tables, clearing and resetting them in a timely manner, but you are also integral in stocking the elements necessary for service including tableware and cutlery. You will support the service team in the pursuit of one common goal; that every guest is happy.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the setup and breakdown of the dining room each shift
  • Assist the front-waiter in the cleaning, clearing, and marking of tables. Doing so as a team.
  • Cleaning, crumbing and resetting tables for the next turn.
  • Be in constant communication with the front waiter to assure proper clearing and marking is completed.
  • Keep bathrooms clean during service.
  • General upkeep and maintenance of the dining area.
  • Transport cutlery and plates to and from dish pit, glassware to bar.
  • Polish clean cutlery for table settings.
  • Stock waiter station with polished plates and glassware.
  • Set up and break down the restaurant before and after service with the team.
  • Follow Health and Safety Standards when handling food.
  • Attend regularly scheduled training meetings to develop knowledge and skills.
  • Support Service team throughout service.
  • Menu and wine knowledge.
  • Responsible Beverage Service Training Certificate.
  • Food Handler Certificate.
Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($17.28) plus tips

Required Skills

Table Maintenance

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Cleaning

Communication Skills

Resetting Tables

Customer Service Orientation

Stocking Inventory

Adaptability

Polishing Cutlery

Following Health and Safety Standards

Organizational Skills

Menu Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Wine Knowledge

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Multitask

Initiative

Reliability

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Read more

Gallery
Job ID: 482007938
Originally Posted on: 6/20/2025

Want to find more Hospitality Service opportunities?

Check out the 243,069 verified Hospitality Service jobs on iHireHospitalityServices