WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Hamden, CT, US|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $17.00

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Medical insurance for full-time associates

Dental insurance for full-time associates

Vision insurance for full-time associates

Life insurance/AD for full-time associates

disability insurance for full-time associates

commuter benefits for full-time associates

employee assistance program for full-time associates

Flexible spending accounts for full-time associates

Job Description

Quinnipiac University, located at 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT, is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive community environment. Within this vibrant university setting, the dining services are operated by Compass Group’s Chartwells Higher Ed, a prominent leader in food service management dedicated to delivering quality dining experiences to campuses across the nation. With a strong focus on professionalism, sustainability, and guest satisfaction, the food service team at Quinnipiac University continuously strives to enhance the campus dining experience by blending efficiency with hospitality.

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Job Requirements

Prior catering experience
valid driver's license
ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
ability to work flexible schedules including full time and part time
ability to interact positively with guests and staff
meet sanitation and food safety standards
pass background checks as required
be available to work at Quinnipiac University location

Job Qualifications

Prior catering experience
valid driver's license
strong communication skills
ability to work well under pressure
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
customer service orientation
ability to work flexible hours
ability to maintain confidentiality

Job Duties

Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room
takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service
delivers food promptly and professionally
maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards
follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests
demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients
advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested
accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences
communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated
exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others
remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff
collects tickets and follows proper cash-handling procedures
promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests
maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information
promptly addresses complaints or issues and relays relevant information or complaints to supervisor
ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period
keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards
operates a variety of equipment including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines
works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions
performs other duties as assigned

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