Server - Opening Team at AKIRA70 Omakase in Cherry Hill, NJ

AKIRA70 Omakase is hiring 4 Servers for our opening team in Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Full-time and part-time positions are available. We aim to hire within 1-2 weeks. Pay: $6.05-$10.00 per hour BASE PAY, depending on experience, PLUS TIPS. Tips vary and are not guaranteed. The restaurant will make up any shortfall to the applicable minimum wage. Base pay will meet any applicable increases in the tipped cash wage. Pre-opening training without tips is paid at the applicable regular minimum wage or higher. Responsibilities - Welcome guests and provide attentive, professional service. - Learn and explain our Japanese and omakase menu; communicate dietary requests to the kitchen. - Coordinate courses with the chefs and service team. - Enter orders and process payments accurately. - Prepare and maintain clean, organized tables and service stations. - Support opening preparation and training. Qualifications - Restaurant or customer service experience preferred; Japanese restaurant or fine dining experience is a plus. - Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail. Apply through Indeed with your experience and availability.Job Summary

Join the opening team as a Server and help create a welcoming, polished dining experience from the first guest interaction. You’ll prepare your station, guide guests through food and beverage choices, enter orders accurately, and deliver attentive service throughout each visit. This role suits someone who brings energy, strong time management, and a genuine interest in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a clean, organized service area; follow food safety, food handling, and sanitation practices.
• Welcome guests, explain menu and beverage options, take orders, and coordinate food and drink service with the kitchen and bar.
• Use point-of-sale (POS) systems to enter orders, process sales transactions and cash payments, and keep checks accurate.
• Offer thoughtful recommendations and upsell food and beverages based on guest preferences.
• Your impact: Accurate, attentive service helps guests feel cared for and keeps the dining team working smoothly.

Skills

• Essential: Customer service, guest relations, guest services, serving, beverage and drink service, time management, basic math, cash handling, cashiering, and sales transaction processing.
• Essential: Food service or restaurant experience; knowledge of food preparation, food handling, food safety, and sanitation.
• Preferred: Aloha POS, Micros POS, OpenTable, or other POS systems; sales and upselling experience.
• Preferred: Culinary or kitchen experience; fine dining or nightclub experience; cocktail, wine, or spirits knowledge.
• Helpful background: Hospitality or food industry experience, including experience with cash transactions and guest-facing service.

Pay: $6.05 - $10.00 per hour

Work Location: In person