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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

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
training programs
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

This position is offered by a fast-paced restaurant known for its unique carhop service, where food is delivered directly to guests' vehicles. The restaurant thrives on providing exceptional dining experiences with friendly and efficient service, backed by a commitment to quality and cleanliness. As an establishment that values customer satisfaction and operational excellence, it emphasizes a dynamic, team-oriented work environment with a focus on safety, etiquette, and prompt guest service.

The role of Carhop is essential in maintaining the high standards of customer interaction and product delivery that define the restaurant's reputation. The Carhop reports directly to the Manager on Duty and operates within a nonexempt employment status. This role involves serving food and beverages to guests by physically carrying trays, sometimes weighing up to 25 pounds, and providing fast and courteous service. A Carhop must be capable of delivering products while balancing trays safely, responding promptly to guest requests, accurately handling payments, and efficiently clearing trays and trash from various areas including guests' vehicles and parking lots.

In addition to serving guests, Carhops are responsible for routinely cleaning and sanitizing dining and food preparation areas to uphold sanitation standards. This involves disposing of trash, mopping floors, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing surfaces, and cleaning equipment regularly. Punctuality and regular attendance are critical due to the service nature of the role.

An exciting component of the Carhop role is the option to specialize as a Skating Carhop, which requires the additional skill of serving while on roller skates. This specialization demands completing specific training and performing all assigned duties proficiently while skating to enhance the unique dining experience offered by this restaurant.

The Carhop position requires an ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical demands are significant, necessitating continuous standing, bending, reaching, lifting (including heavy items up to 50 pounds when stocking food), and for Skating Carhops, skating within a busy restaurant environment. Exposure to heat and hot liquids during cooking, as well as occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, adds to the challenging but rewarding nature of the work.

This role is well-suited for individuals who possess strong customer service skills, effective communication, basic math and reading abilities, and a positive attitude for teamwork and multitasking in a lively restaurant setting. A willingness to comply with all company policies and operational standards is essential for success. This job offers an opportunity to grow within the hospitality industry, gain valuable experience in customer service and operations, and contribute significantly to guest satisfaction and restaurant success.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to carry and balance trays weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting
  • Willingness to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to use basic math for making change
  • Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
  • Commitment to punctuality and regular attendance
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
  • Willingness to comply with company policies and operational standards
  • For Skating Carhops, ability to perform duties while on roller skates and complete necessary training

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
  • Regular attendance
  • Report employee complaints/issues to MOD
  • Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Perform duties while on roller skates (for Skating Carhops)
  • Complete Skating Carhop training requirements
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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