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Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Uniform allowance
training programs
flexible schedule
Holiday pay

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a reputable restaurant known for its unique carhop service, blending classic diner experience with modern customer service excellence. This company prides itself on providing a welcoming environment where guests receive prompt and courteous service directly to their vehicles, embodying the nostalgic charm of carhop dining while maintaining high standards of food quality and operational efficiency. As a company that values both tradition and innovation, it offers a dynamic workplace where employees can develop their skills in fast-paced, customer-centric settings.

The position open is that of a Carhop, which involves serving food products to guests efficiently and with exceptional hospitality. Reporting directly to the Manager on Duty (MOD), this nonexempt role requires employees to be on their feet, delivering food items that meet predefined quality and appearance standards. The Carhop carries and balances trays that can weigh up to 25 pounds, ensuring customers receive their orders accurately and promptly. The role demands a friendly demeanor and the ability to respond quickly to guest requests, including handling payments and making accurate change while providing an excellent service experience.

A significant emphasis is placed on customer satisfaction—Carhops are expected to report any customer complaints or issues directly to the manager. The job also entails maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards across the restaurant environment, involving tasks like trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, and cleaning equipment. In addition, Carhops clear trays and trash from guest vehicles and other areas, contributing to a clean and presentable establishment.

The role requires adaptability as it demands irregular working hours, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. There is an option for specialized skill development through the Skating Carhop program, where Carhops perform duties on roller skates, adding a fun and engaging element to the job while enhancing agility and multitasking capabilities. This position also encourages teamwork, as Carhops report employee complaints to the manager and assist with stocking food products, some of which can weigh up to 50 pounds.

Overall, the Carhop position is ideal for individuals seeking a dynamic work environment where customer service skills, physical stamina, and adherence to company policies are valued. It provides an opportunity to be part of a team that delivers a distinctive dining experience, blending historical appeal and modern service standards in a fast-moving restaurant setting.

Job Requirements

  • 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 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 duties
  • 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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