Chef Dominique Crenn, the trailblazing force behind Atelier Crenn and a global icon in culinary innovation, is bringing her boundary-pushing culinary artistry to Los Angeles. Poised to be one of the most anticipated openings of 2025, this new concept will redefine fine dining in LA through innovation, elegance, and hospitality at the highest level. We are building an extraordinary team to launch this landmark project—and are seeking experienced and driven Assistant Servers to help bring it to life.
As an Assistant Server, you will play a vital support role in shaping the guest experience, working closely with Captains, Sommeliers, and the rest of the front-of-house team to ensure each service is executed with seamless precision, hospitality, and grace. You are the foundation of the dining room, ensuring the timing, flow, and rhythm of service are flawless.
Position Summary:
Assistant Servers provide anticipatory, detail-driven support to Captains and the broader front-of-house team. This role requires a deep commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and an unwavering focus on the guest. You will help create an environment where elegance and warmth go hand in hand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Captains in delivering world-class service, maintaining attentiveness, awareness, and discretion at all times
- Execute water and beverage service, tableside presentations, clearing and resetting, and other service touchpoints with grace and efficiency
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the food menu, ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens to answer guest questions confidently and accurately
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in service areas and stations
- Communicate effectively with team members and remain in sync with the pacing and needs of each table
- Anticipate guest needs with sensitivity and professionalism
- Participate in daily lineups, training sessions, and menu briefings to stay informed and engaged
- Uphold and model our core values of respect, hospitality, creativity, and excellence
- Be a brand ambassador, embodying elegance, finesse and innovation
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a fine dining or Michelin-level environment
- Strong foundational knowledge of food, ingredients, allergens, and dining room protocols
- A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset
- Polished and professional demeanor with excellent communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-touch environment
- Available nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
What We Offer:
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) with a portion covered by the restaurant
- The opportunity to shape the identity and success of a world-class restaurant from day one
- Access to ongoing professional development, elite culinary experiences, and mentorship from industry leaders
- A refined, professional work environment, surrounded by the best in hospitality
- Career growth opportunities within an expanding portfolio of luxury dining establishments
If you are a refined hospitality professional with a passion for excellence and an eagerness to help launch one of the city’s most anticipated dining experiences, we invite you to apply.
This is more than a service role—it is an opportunity to help build a legacy of extraordinary hospitality, setting a new benchmark for fine dining from the very first service.
