Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $10.00
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Benefits

Job advancement and growth
Tipshare

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a dynamic restaurant known for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to excellent customer service. Specializing in providing a seamless dining experience, the restaurant fosters a collaborative and fast-paced work environment where team members work together to ensure guest satisfaction. As a hospitality-focused business, the restaurant is dedicated to creating a friendly and supportive workplace that values growth and development. It emphasizes teamwork, high standards of service, and a clean, safe environment. With a strong leadership structure including roles such as Store Leader, Assistant Store Leader, Bar Leader, and Floor Leader, the establishment ensures consistent supervision and guidance. The employment opportunity at this restaurant is for the role of Barback/Busser/Food Runner, a vital position in supporting front-of-house operations and maintaining the smooth flow of dining services. This is a hourly paid role starting at $10 per hour plus tip share, offering the advantage of additional income through tips. The position is designed for individuals who are eager to contribute to the guest experience, assisting wait staff and supporting bar operations. Barbacks, Bussers, and Food Runners often serve as the backbone of the dining room, handling essential tasks such as setting up dining rooms, maintaining bus stations, cleaning, stocking food products, and importantly, supporting wait staff in timely and efficient service.

The role requires candidates to be physically capable of meeting demanding job requirements, including standing for extended periods and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The restaurant seeks individuals who possess reasonable hearing capabilities and comprehension of English to ensure clear communication for safety and service quality. Attention to guest and wait staff needs is critical in this role to maintain a positive dining environment. Responsibilities include punctual attendance, adherence to uniform policies, performing assertive and friendly service duties, maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety, and participating actively in team meetings. Candidates are expected to abide by performance standards, complete required training tests with high scores, and maintain professional appearance. The restaurant values candidates who demonstrate initiative, a strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset. Job advancement and opportunities for career growth are available for those who exhibit dedication and performance excellence in this role. The Barback/Busser/Food Runner position is crucial in creating a memorable dining experience for guests and in fostering a well-organized and efficient restaurant operation.

Job Requirements

  • Able to stand for 9 hours
  • Able to lift at least 50 pounds
  • Reasonable ability to hear for safety and guest communication purposes
  • Reasonable comprehension of the English language
  • Must be alert to the wait staff and guest's needs

Job Qualifications

  • Restaurant experience preferred but not necessary
  • Knowledge of wait staff and guest needs
  • Must pass general information and departmental tests with a grade of 90% or higher
  • Ability to perform job functions according to performance standards
  • Demonstrate alertness to wait staff and guest needs
  • Ability to work assertively and friendly in a team environment

Job Duties

  • Punch in and report to the Leader on duty on time and in full uniform for each shift
  • Obtain Leader's approval prior to punching out
  • Perform dining room set-up, running side work and closing duties
  • Perform assertively, aggressively and in a friendly manner
  • Assist wait staff, maintain bus stations, restrooms and dish area aggressively
  • Participate in table maintenance and dining room clean up
  • Maintain restaurant safety and sanitation
  • Attend all employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
  • Complete stocking food products and equipment needed for bus station 15 minutes prior to service to ensure that the station is totally equipped for service
  • Avoid leaving work area during peak periods
  • Take breaks only at non-busy periods in compliance with the Leader on duty as stated in the handbook
  • Keep a clean and professional appearance at all times
  • Must pass general information and departmental tests with a grade of 90% or higher
  • Perform job functions in accordance to performance standards
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Leader on duty
  • Work with team work always in mind

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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