CAREERS

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    Career Opportunities

    Open interviews February 9th | 7:30 PM

    Now Hiring for All Positions:

    • Servers

    • Mixologists

    • Floor Assistant

    • Guest Experience | Host

    • DJ

    • Social Media Manager (Hybrid Position)

    • Shift Lead

    To apply, please send your current resume and professional headshot to:
    jobs@thesakeroom.com

    If you take pride in service, understand the power of atmosphere, and want to be part of something intentional from the very beginning, we’d love to meet you!

    Business casual. Resume encouraged.

    2007 Highland Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205

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    PRINCIPLES

    At Sakéroom, we are guided by precision, consistency, and respect for craft. Simplicity and efficiency shape everything we do, allowing quality to speak without excess.

    Hospitality is at the core of our culture. Every decision is made with the guest experience in mind, creating moments that feel effortless, intentional, and memorable.

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    CULTURE

    Sakéroom reflects the standards of its founder, Paige Depperschmidt, where professionalism, presence, and accountability define the way we work. We value respect, teamwork, and the understanding that every role shapes the experience.

    We take pride in composure, consistency, and how we show up for one another. Excellence here is quiet, intentional, and upheld together.

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    EXPECTATIONS

    At Sakéroom, excellence is measured by precision, consistency, and control. Every role requires focus, preparedness, and an understanding of how individual actions impact the room as a whole.

    We expect calm professionalism, strong situational awareness, and pride in execution. Standards are upheld quietly, collectively, and without exception.

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    COMMUNITY

    Sakéroom is rooted in Five Points South and the city of Birmingham, and it is an honor to operate within a historic building that has long been part of the neighborhood’s story. We approach this space with care, respect, and a sense of responsibility to what came before us.

    Our goal is to contribute thoughtfully to the community, honoring its history while building something lasting.