Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Americana House, Lodi’s most anticipated new restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Charlie Palmer, is redefining the local dining scene with a bold, elevated experience. Featuring a newly designed bar with curated wines, handcrafted cocktails, seasonal dishes, live music, and more, Americana House offers a vibrant atmosphere where exceptional food and hospitality come together. We are currently seeking experienced mixologists to join our team.

As a Server Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding guest experience. This position requires a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. This position supports both front and back of the house staff by facilitating miscellaneous needs such as the removal of soiled plate ware, stocking needs, and cleaning. They expedite the table turning process by cleaning tables and re-setting for the next customers based on Appellation standards. This position is also responsible for delivering all Hotel Room Service orders and picking up dishware from them as well.  

We're looking for team players who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and take pride in creating memorable moments for every guest. This is a part-time position requiring flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

If you're passionate about your craft and excited to be part of a groundbreaking new concept, we’d love to meet you. Join us at Americana House and help shape the future of hospitality in Lodi.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Bus tables efficiently, effectively, promptly and discreetly
• Serve water and bread & butter to guests and refill beverages as needed
• Remove full linen bags, as needed
• Promptly and accurately ring in, set up and deliver room service orders and collect and process payments.
• Maintain the cleanliness, stocking and organization of the dining area and server stations
• Assist with any spills and clean up needed as per safety requirements
• If server is not immediately available to greet table within two minutes, greet table with water and explain their server will be right with them
• Help servers/expeditor as needed to run food/beverages to table
• Maintain a basic knowledge of our menu items, ingredients, beverages
• Perform other duties as required; opening and closing side work
• Support in extended duties as directed by management

Compensation & Benefits:

•         Pay: $16.90 hourly rate plus gratuity averaging from $24.00 to $34.00 per hour
•         401(k) Matching
•         Aflac Supplemental
•         Team Member Discount

GROW WITH US

Born from the elegant merger of the culinary and hospitality worlds, Appellation is much more than a typical hotel company. Inspired by its name, this new hotel brand brings together the best of local elements in a new way: a hotel collection powered by people, connected by food, and defined by place - All designed to celebrate its destinations’ culture, community, and craftsmanship. 

Developed by visionary co-founders Charlie Palmer, one of America’s best-known, award-winning chefs and pioneer in the American hotel-restaurant model, and Christopher Hunsberger, a 30-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and its former president of North Americas. 

Appellation Lodi – Wine & Roses Resort and Spa offers the perfect setting for romantic getaways, special occasions, business events, and more. As San Joaquin’s leader in hospitality and culinary excellence, we provide a strong team atmosphere and career growth opportunities in various fields, including hotel industry, culinary arts, event planning, spa & wellness, administration, and management.

Our resort is located in Lodi, California, a hidden gem in the heart of Northern California’s wine country that offers an exceptional quality of life with a welcoming small-town feel. Home to award-winning wineries, a charming downtown, and a close-knit community, Lodi is known for its beautiful weather, abundant outdoor recreation, and relaxed pace of life. The cost of living is significantly more affordable than many major metropolitan areas, at approximately 41% lower than San Francisco, 28% lower than Los Angeles, and 21% lower than Napa. With convenient access to Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Lake Tahoe, Lodi is an ideal destination for professionals and families seeking career growth alongside a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

Visit https://www.appellationhotels.com/hotels/california-lodi/ to learn more about our resort.

• At least 2 years Restaurant Front of the House experience 
• Is a willing and supportive team member that contributes to the restaurant departmental goals; provide suggestions/recommendations in order to maintain the status of innovative leader in culinary and hospitality excellence.
• Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; listen and respond appropriately to their concerns
• Is effective at working multiple priorities, working under stress, time management and exercise good judgment with guest and employee situations and challenges
• Must have flexibility in performing different job roles within the restaurant
• Knowledgeable in the use of POS system and accuracy of order entries
• Available to work a minimum of 3 shifts a week including the weekend and holidays
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

In order to perform the duties and requirement for this job, you must have the following physical abilities:

Constant – walking, standing and repetitive use of hands, arms and legs

Frequent – bending, carrying of pitcher, tray with drinks and plate(s) of food, grasping, pushing, pulling reaching above, below and at shoulder level, bending and twisting of body and neck

Occasional – power grasping, carrying case of wine & beverage items, stooping to ground level to retrieve items

You must have the ability to lift (up to 50 pounds), bend, stoop and reach. Lift and carry equipment and supplies. Constantly walking and standing for long periods (up to 4 hours) and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; walking over uneven ground and up and down stairs to service guests with or without reasonable accommodation. See and read a POS system and printed material with or without vision aids. Hear and understand speech at normal levels.