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Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Training and Development
supportive management

Job Description

This job opening is for the position of Carhop at a restaurant, where the role centers around providing excellent service to guests by delivering food and beverage products directly to their vehicles. The establishment is a fast-paced dining venue that values operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer satisfaction. The Carhop position is an hourly, nonexempt role that reports directly to the Manager on Duty (MOD). This position requires individuals who are capable of offering polite, quick, and friendly service while carrying out multiple tasks in a dynamic restaurant environment.

As a Carhop, you will be the face of the business during your shift, responsible for ensuring that all products served meet operational, quality, and aesthetic standards before being delivered to guests. This involves not only delivering food but also maintaining high levels of customer interaction, addressing guest requests promptly, processing payments accurately, and clearing trays and trash efficiently from various locations such as patios, drive-thru spots, and parking lots. Additionally, you will perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties in compliance with the company's operational standards, such as washing dishes, mopping, sweeping, and sanitizing food preparation areas.

The role goes beyond basic delivery and customer interaction. Carhops must be prepared to respond to guest complaints or issues and report them to the MOD immediately to ensure swift resolution and maintain customer satisfaction. The position also demands physical stamina as it involves carrying trays that may weigh up to 25 pounds and moving or stocking food products weighing as much as 50 pounds. For those hired as Skating Carhops, training will be provided, and duties must be performed while on roller skates, adding a fun yet physically demanding element to the role.

Irregular working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, are expected in this role, reflecting the dynamic nature of the restaurant industry. The Carhop position is suitable for candidates who have a basic knowledge of restaurant or retail settings, possess good communication skills, and can juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a focus on customer service. Given the nature of the work environment, the ability to stand, bend, reach, lift, and skate (if applicable) for extended periods is vital, along with tolerance for exposure to various temperature extremes and kitchen conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy fast-paced environments, have a knack for customer service, and want to be part of a team that prioritizes quality and guest satisfaction. Whether you are new to the hospitality industry or looking to build on your restaurant experience, this Carhop position offers valuable skills development and a dynamic work atmosphere.

Job Requirements

  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Ability to follow directions
  • General restaurant or retail knowledge
  • Ability to stand, bend, reach, lift, and skate (if applicable) for extended periods
  • Willingness to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • General restaurant or retail knowledge
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Customer service and multi-tasking skills

Job Duties

  • Ensure that product meets operational, quality, and appearance standards before being delivered to guests
  • Deliver product to guests by carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Provide friendly, quick, and polite service to guests
  • Promptly respond to guest requests
  • Report customer complaints/issues to MOD
  • Assist guest with payment
  • Make accurate change quickly and efficiently
  • Clear trays and trash from guests’ vehicles, patio, drive-thru, and parking lot
  • Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
  • Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease pursuant to operational standards
  • Regular attendance
  • Report employee complaints/issues to MOD
  • Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Skating Carhop
  • Complete Skating Carhop training requirements
  • Perform duties while on roller skates
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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