JOB DETAILS
Support
CompanySava’s
LocationAnn Arbor
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 24, 2026

About The Company
We are The Pulpo Group, a collection of restaurants dedicated to upholding our promise of hospitality while elevating the guest and employee experience. We proudly own and operate Sava’s, Aventura, and The Dixboro Project. We are the joyful hosts to our Ann Arbor community and beyond and strive to make it one of the most hospitable places in America by being community and industry leaders and trail-blazers in everything thing we do.
‘I believe in the power and the practice of hospitality and that it can transform the world one small act at a time.’
- Sava Farah, CEO & Founder
About the Role
Description
Ann Arbor’s most spirited restaurant and dining institution since 2007; catering to a fusion of clientele including University of Michigan students and professors, locals and visitors looking to enjoy one of the town’s most beloved restaurants and memorable dining experiences.
Support Staff play a crucial role in our restaurant, aiding servers in prompt delivery and removal of all table needs. The Support Staff maintain appropriate supply levels throughout service while having awareness of the restaurant as a whole. Trust and teamwork are essential characteristics for this position.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide strong support to our hosts and servers while providing hospitality to our guests. Maintain running side work. Support the service team by keeping supplies in rotation, clearing, and resetting tables.
- Possess awareness and understanding of our menu in its entirety. Ensure timely delivery of food orders and knowledgeably present dishes.
- Have the ability to multitask and prioritize. Approach responsibilities with a sense of urgency.
- Dedicated to exceeding expectations of both Front and Back of House to ensure the highest level of service is consistently provided.
- Assist with Expediting as needed. Prepare the Expeditor station for service and maintain garnishes.
- Oversee ticket times to ensure guests are receiving food quickly, and proper presentation according to our standards. Coordinate the pace in the kitchen to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
- Proficiency with our KDS system.
- Effectively communicate with hosts and management.
- Contribute to a positive atmosphere and help create a teamwork-oriented work environment.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- Preferred experience in providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a great team player to serve the team mission and each guest fully
- Emotionally intelligent
- Must have a good attitude towards change and ambiguity.
- High level of personal hygiene and personal presentation
- Able to stay calm in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail in everything we do
- Unwilling to compromise on our standards or accept short cuts
- Consistent in performance and reliability
- Able to work in sync with the flow of the restaurant
- Must have weekend availability
- Must have morning availability
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Key Skills
SupportHospitalitySide Work MaintenanceTable ClearingTable ResettingMenu KnowledgeFood DeliveryMultitaskingPrioritizationUrgencyExpeditingKDS System ProficiencyCommunicationTeamworkCustomer ServiceAttention To Detail
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Support staff play a crucial role by aiding servers with prompt delivery and removal of table needs, while maintaining supply levels throughout service. Responsibilities include supporting hosts and servers, maintaining running side work, clearing and resetting tables, and ensuring timely food delivery with menu knowledge.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
64
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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