Server Assistant at Runway and Rye

Job summary

The support staff is responsible for greeting guests, maintaining the cleanliness of the dining area, and assisting servers with food and beverage delivery. They collaborate with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient service and guest satisfaction.

Job details

SUMMARY The Support Staff play a vital role in ensuring smooth operation by providing essential support to both front-of-house and back-of-house teams. Responsibilities include greeting and seating guests upon arrival, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the dining area, and supporting servers and kitchen staff as needed. The Support Staff also assists with clearing tables, delivering food and beverages, and ensuring guest satisfaction by providing prompt and courteous service. BENEFITS & PERKS Starting Pay: $19.29 per hour, plus tips. Dental and Vision Insurance: Available after 60 days Health Insurance: Available to eligible full-time employees after 1 year Transportation Benefits: Free RTD EcoPass or employee parking reimbursement Additional Benefits: EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Life Insurance options 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Available after 6 months Employee Discount: Available at Skyport restaurant and retail locations Paid Leave: Provided in accordance with applicable Colorado and federal law Supportive team environment with training and professional development opportunities PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver food orders from the kitchen to guests’ tables in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and presentation. Assist servers with delivering beverages, condiments, and additional items as requested by guests. Clear and reset tables efficiently, ensuring a clean and organized dining area. Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining areas, including sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces. Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service during peak times. Provide friendly and attentive customer service, addressing guest inquiries and ensuring satisfaction. Adhere to health and safety standards, including proper food handling and sanitation practices. Assist in opening and closing duties, including setup and breakdown of dining areas. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience Friendly, outgoing, approachable personality Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Dependable Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions Must successfully complete required airport security and background screening, including a federal background check. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. Basic understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation practices. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public are outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport. Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence. The nature of restaurant work requires the Support Staff to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures. Physical Requirements & Frequency Bend - Occasionally Climb/Crawl - Occasionally Sit - Rarely Kneel - Occasionally Squat - Occasionally Stand/Walk - Constantly Mental Requirements & Frequency Communicate Orally - Frequently Evaluating - Occasionally Perform Calculations - Rarely Read/Comprehend - Rarely Reason/Analyze - Occasionally Write - Rarely HIRING PROCESS Application Deadline: September 23rd 2026 This date represents our anticipated application deadline and may be extended based on business needs. Interested? Click "apply now" and include an updated resume for consideration. If we choose to proceed with your application, be on the lookout for a text or email from us to set up an initial interview. Internal Applicants: Current First Meridian Services employees must meet applicable internal transfer eligibility requirements to be considered for this opportunity. Generally, employees must have been in their current position for at least six months and have no disciplinary documentation within the previous six months. Please get in touch with your manager or HR with questions regarding eligibility. First Meridian is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

What you’ll do

The support staff is responsible for greeting guests, maintaining the cleanliness of the dining area, and assisting servers with food and beverage delivery. They collaborate with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient service and guest satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a friendly, outgoing personality and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and applicants must pass a federal airport security background check.

Benefits

• Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Health insurance • Transportation benefits • EAP • Critical illness insurance • Hospital indemnity • Life insurance • 401(k) retirement savings plan • Employee discount • Paid leave • Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Customer service
• Food handling
• Sanitation
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Math skills
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Health And Safety Standards
• Airport Security
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Mopping
• Electrical Equipment
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• General Mathematics
• Problem Solving
• Kitchen Safety
• Restaurant Operation
• Vision Insurance
• Coordinating
• Seating Guests
• Finger Dexterity
• Clearing Tables

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Transportation
• Server Assistant
• Waiter / Waitress
• Waiters
• Waiters and Waitresses