Restaurant Team Member (Front Line Service)

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $19.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
team events
401(k)

Job Description

Cornbread is a vibrant and welcoming restaurant dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining experience that combines delicious food, outstanding service, and a warm atmosphere. Recognized for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Cornbread prides itself on fostering a team-oriented environment where every employee plays a crucial role in creating memorable moments for guests. The establishment values kindness, respect, and professionalism, emphasizing a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. As a recognized local favorite, Cornbread strives to provide not only excellent food but also a community-focused experience where guests feel appreciated and valued.

The role of Guest Guru at Cornbread is more than just a first point of contact; it is the heart of guest engagement and customer service excellence. This position involves warmly welcoming guests with enthusiasm and a genuine smile, setting a positive tone for their entire visit. Guest Gurus act as ambassadors of the restaurant’s values, ensuring that every customer feels seen, heard, and appreciated from the moment they enter. These team members thrive in fast-paced settings, demonstrating efficiency, reliability, and a friendly demeanor that reflects the spirit of Cornbread. A Guest Guru is responsible for creating meaningful connections with guests by actively listening to their needs, recommending additional menu items, and upselling with a customer-focused approach that enhances the overall dining experience.

In addition to outstanding interpersonal skills, Guest Gurus are trained to handle all transactions accurately using the POS system, maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the restaurant, and comply with health protocols, including COVID-19 measures. They exhibit a sense of pride in their work environment by participating in regular cleaning routines, organizing stock, and ensuring that every corner of the restaurant reflects Cornbread’s high standards. The role involves physical aspects such as lifting, standing for extended periods, and working both indoors and outdoors, making physical stamina and adaptability essential.

Guest Gurus at Cornbread are expected to exemplify kindness and respect in all interactions, working cooperatively with teammates and leadership to uphold a positive workplace atmosphere. They proactively identify safety concerns and communicate effectively to ensure a secure environment for guests and staff alike. This full-time position offers a dynamic and rewarding career path with opportunities for growth within the company. For individuals passionate about delivering top-tier customer service in a lively and supportive setting, Cornbread’s Guest Guru role presents a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a beloved local dining destination while developing valuable skills in hospitality and customer relations.

Job Requirements

  • People skills: dealing with the public and team proactively, professionally, and positively
  • Able to be detail-oriented, focused on guest service, safety-minded, trustworthy, reliable, and efficient
  • Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or ServSafe equivalent
  • Ability to lift 30+ lbs, bend, stoop, reach, and push
  • Ability to stand for long periods and climb steps
  • Proficiency in technology, reading, and writing required
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors throughout the shift, Gurus spend 70% of the shift in a temperature-controlled environment and 20% in outdoor areas, the remaining 10% in kitchen, prep, or storage areas
  • Exhibit pride

Job Qualifications

  • People skills
  • Ability to be detail-oriented, focused on guest service, safety-minded, trustworthy, reliable, and efficient
  • Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or ServSafe equivalent
  • Proficiency in technology, reading, and writing

Job Duties

  • Greet every customer warmly and enthusiastically, making each guest feel valued and welcome
  • Build rapport with repeat customers and foster a positive connection with new guests
  • Take the time to determine customers' needs, offer additional menu items and upsell
  • Respect the differences of others even when their values and ideas contrast with our own
  • Find opportunities to lead with kindness and seek to understand others
  • Work cooperatively with others on the team and with leadership
  • Communicate positively and professionally
  • When respect or safety is at stake, reach out to restaurant leadership or HR to seek a resolution
  • Display a graceful sense of urgency when completing tasks
  • Understand all menu items
  • Consistently meet Cornbread product recipes and quality standards
  • Record and accurately process purchases using the POS system, collect and process payments, and apply discounts according to Cornbread standards
  • Complete required training in a timely manner
  • Work cleanly and safely actively identifying any suspicious activity or safety hazards and escalating to restaurant leadership
  • Perform general duties associated with setting up/breaking down areas and stations at the start or close of a shift
  • Follow all COVID-19 protocols and meet cleanliness standards
  • Clean coffee grinder, brewer, and espresso machines
  • Organize products on our shelves and restock as necessary
  • Work as a team to maintain the dining room, restock condiments and utensils, and provide upkeep on the restaurant area during the shift
  • Complete opening and closing tasks and checklists
  • Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly deep cleans of the cafe

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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