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  • Server: Frida’s
    Hiring

    Part Time - In Person

    $7.5 / Hourly + Tips

    622 North and South Rd, University City, MO
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    Job Description

    Frida's is hiring a part-time experienced server.

    We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional Server to join our full-service restaurant team. Our ideal candidate will excel in an elevated environment, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and prioritization skills to provide outstanding steps of service.

    Responsibilities:

    • Greet and seat guests promptly with a warm and friendly demeanor
    • Present menus, provide detailed descriptions of menu items, and make recommendations
    • Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system efficiently
    • Serve food and beverages promptly, ensuring accuracy and quality
    • Monitor and observe guests' dining experiences to ensure satisfaction and address any issues
    • Maintain a clean and organized dining area, including resetting tables quickly and efficiently
    • Handle payments and process transactions accurately
    • Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth service flow
    • Stay knowledgeable about menu changes, daily specials and restaurant happy hour
    • Uphold high standards of personal hygiene, appearance, and professional conduct at all times

    Requirements:

    • Proven experience as a server in a full-service restaurant
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-pressure environment
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing exceptional customer service
    • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
    • Wine and spirt knowledge
    • Must be available Tuesday and Wednesday evenings

     

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  • Server: Diego’s Cantina
    Hiring

    Part Time - In Person

    $7.5 / Hourly + Tips

    622 North and South Rd, University City, MO
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    Job Description

    Diego's Cantina in U. City is hiring full and part-time experienced servers. Responsibilities include:

    Responsibilities:

    • Greet and seat guests promptly with a warm and friendly demeanor
    • Provide detailed descriptions of menu items and make recommendations on food and drink
    • Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system efficiently
    • Serve food and beverages promptly, ensuring accuracy and quality
    • Monitor and observe guests' dining experiences to ensure satisfaction and address any issues
    • Maintain a clean and organized dining area, including resetting tables quickly and efficiently
    • Handle payments and process transactions accurately
    • Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth service flow
    • Stay knowledgeable about tequila, menu changes, daily specials and happy hour promotions
    • Uphold high standards of personal hygiene, appearance and professional conduct at all times

     

    Requirements:

    • Proven experience as a server in a busy, full-service restaurant
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-pressure environment
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing exceptional customer service
    • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
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  • Counter Server: Station No. 3
    Hiring

    Part Time - In Person

    Compensation is not specified + Tips

    622 North and South Rd, University City, MO
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    Job Description

    Station No. 3 is hiring counter servers for Benton Park and Kirkwood locations. 
    Responsibilities include:

    • Customer interaction
    • Taking orders, upselling and closing checks
    • Food and drink service
    • General table and restaurant maintenance
    • Restaurant opening and closing duties
    • Running food and bussing tables
    • Packaging togo orders
    • Ensuring order accuracy
    • Making and pouring drinks (must be 21+)
    • Must be available on Sundays
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  • Hostess – U. City
    Hiring

    Part Time - In Person

    $13 / Hourly + Tips

    622 North and South Rd, University City, MO
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    Job Description

    Frida's and Diego's in U. City are hiring a part-time hostess.

    Responsibilities for this position include:

    • Greet and seat customers
    • Oversight of reservations and table turn times
    • General restaurant maintenance
    • Setting and clearing tables
    • Restaurant opening and closing duties
    • Must be available Friday and Saturday evenings. As the weather gets nicer, the position will transition to weeknights.
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  • Line Cook – University City
    Hiring

    Full Time - In Person

    $15 - $19

    622 North and South Rd, University City, MO
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    Job Description

    Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where precision, teamwork, and timing matter? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Line Cook to help deliver consistently great food and keep the kitchen running smoothly. If you take pride in your work, love being part of a tight-knit team, and are passionate about quality, we want to hear from you.

     

    What You’ll Do:

    • Prepare and cook menu items with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail

    • Ensure all dishes meet presentation, portion, and quality standards

    • Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation

    • Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, keeping health standards top of mind

    • Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed

    • Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service

    • Stay calm and efficient during high-volume shifts and work collaboratively with the team

     

    What We’re Looking For:

    • Must be available Tuesday - Saturday

    • Previous experience in a professional kitchen 

    • Strong knife skills and working knowledge of a variety of cooking methods and equipment

    • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and follow directions precisely

    • Excellent time management and multitasking skills

    • Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to high standards of cleanliness and food quality

     

    Why You’ll Love Working Here:

    • Fast-paced, supportive kitchen environment

    • Competitive pay based on experience

    • Opportunities for growth, training, and advancement

    • Flexible scheduling

    • Free or discounted meals during shifts

     

    If you’re ready to bring your skills to a kitchen that values quality, teamwork, and consistency, apply today. 

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  • Lead Server
    Hiring

    Full Time - In Person

    $10 - $20 / Hourly + Tips + Incentives

    622 North and South Rd, University City, MO
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    Job Description

    We’re looking for a full-time Lead Server who can run a section and run the floor at the same time. This is a working leadership position. You will carry your own tables while setting the tone, pace, and standards for the entire shift.

    This role is for someone who naturally moves with urgency, holds others accountable, and takes ownership without being asked.

    What This Role Is

    • A working position with your own section
    • The point person on the floor during your shift
    • The standard-setter for pace, professionalism, and teamwork
    • A bridge between ownership and the service team

    Core Responsibilities

    Floor Leadership
    • Run pre-shift meetings 
    • Control table rotation and pacing during service
    • Call for hands and keep service moving
    • Step in immediately when service slows or standards drop

    Accountability
    • Ensure side work is completed correctly and on time
    • Check out each server before they leave
    • Verify sections are clean, stocked, and reset properly
    • Address performance issues in the moment, professionally

    Operations
    • Assist with scheduling as role develops
    • Help train new servers
    • Communicate inventory or service issues before they become problems
    • Support opening and closing procedures

    Guest Experience
    • Handle guest concerns confidently and calmly
    • Maintain high service standards across the floor
    • Lead by example at all times

    What We’re Looking For

    • Strong server who can multitask without losing composure
    • Natural sense of urgency
    • Comfortable giving direction to peers
    • Thick skin and steady presence
    • Organized and solution-oriented

    Growth Structure

    This is a phased leadership role. Responsibility and hourly rate increase based on demonstrated performance and consistency. Advancement is earned through ownership, accountability, and leadership presence.

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  • Daytime Shift Lead: Frida’s & Bonito Bar
    Hiring

    Full time - In Person

    $10 - $20 / Hourly + Tips + Bonus

    622 North and South Rd, University City, MO
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    Job Description

    Full-Time | Tuesday–Saturday | Lunch Leadership

    We are seeking a strong, experienced Shift Lead to run daytime service and drive lunch sales. This is a working leadership role. You will lead the shift, maintain standards, build the schedule, and actively sell. The right candidate is competitive, organized, and confident running a dining room independently.

    This is not a passive senior server position. This role owns lunch.

    Responsibilities

    Floor Leadership

    • Run weekday lunch service independently 2-3 days per week
    • Lead additional staff on peak days
    • Maintain pace between FOH and BOH
    • Resolve guest issues professionally
    • Protect service and cleanliness standards

    Sales & Performance

    • Actively drive check average and beverage attachment
    • Lead daily pre-shift meetings with clear sales focus
    • Maintain strong personal sales performance
    • Support lunch growth initiatives

    Administrative Duties

    • Build and manage the full FOH schedule
    • Conduct shift meetings
    • Train new hires
    • Complete daily shift reports
    • Communicate with evening shift leader
    • Coordinate with bar manager on inventory needs
    • Print new menus on as-needed basis

    Authority

    • Hold staff accountable
    • Issue write-ups when necessary
    • Send staff home when appropriate

    Qualifications

    • Minimum 3 years of restaurant leadership experience
    • 5+ years serving experience
    • Experience building schedules
    • Strong organizational and communication skills
    • Comfortable with POS systems and basic technology
    • Calm under pressure and solutions-oriented

    Compensation

    • Hourly (tipped position) + tips
    • Full earning potential based on performance
    • Growth opportunity within FOH leadership
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