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Austin, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $15.00 - $22.00

Job Description

Aba is a well-established Mediterranean restaurant located in Music Lane, downtown Austin, with additional branches in Chicago and Miami. The restaurant derives its name from the Hebrew word meaning 'father' and represents a unique blend of Mediterranean flavors with a California influence. Aba's menu reflects the creativity and modern culinary expertise of Chef CJ Jacobson, offering guests a contemporary take on Mediterranean cooking. The beverage program is distinguished by its carefully curated selection of spirits and rare wines sourced from lesser-known Mediterranean regions, providing patrons with an exceptional dining experience that marries authentic flavors with innovative techniques.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in customer service or hospitality preferred
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
Effective communication skills in English
Willingness to work varied shifts including weekends
Ability to handle multiple tasks calmly under pressure

Job Qualifications

Previous experience in a hospitality or guest services role preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Basic knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
Ability to operate reservation and telephone systems
Capable of working flexible hours including weekends
Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

Job Duties

Warmly greet and seat guests in the restaurant
answer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservations
available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats
safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
ability to communicate in English in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
multitask calmly and effectively
work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and or lift up to 50 pounds
ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
assist with clearing, cleaning and resetting tables and maintain restrooms
sell and accurately account for gift cards
use proper phone and voicemail etiquette and guidelines
understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
follow all steps of service
understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders restrictions
proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the reservation, telephone, paging and voicemail systems
comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
successfully complete alcohol awareness training
follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
get along well with others and be a team player
other duties will be assigned as needed

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