Busser/Food Runner

Summary of Position: Have you thought it would be cool to work in a brewpub? Want to work where the atmosphere is casual and set for a "Backyard Escape?" If this sounds appealing to you, then you might be the perfect fit for the Crooked Hammock Brewery tribe Our concept at Crooked Hammock Brewery is simple: enjoy the best of our Backyard Escape with your friends & family with our easy-drinking & flavorful craft brews, cookout-inspired foods, and relaxed backyard environment. Bussers/Food Runners are responsible for clearing and resetting tables in a speedy, professional, and efficient manner as guests leave the restaurant. Bussers/Food Runners are also responsible for running food and supporting the service staff with refills, clearing tables, and restocking satellite stations.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtain service area assignments at the beginning of each shift.
• Clear tables after guests leave. Take tableware to dish room and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing.
• Between settings promptly clean table tops, chairs and booths, check floor and clean as required, and reset and arrange tabletop to ensure it is prepared for next party
• Inspect assigned restroom every 15 minutes and clean as needed.
• Respond appropriately to guest requests and communicate guest requests to service staff immediately.
• Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.
• Assist servers as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods.
• Thank guests as they are leaving and provide top-notch hospitality in every interaction
• Show flexibility in terms of your schedule to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
• Maintain a high level of personal cleanliness
• Be a team player; Help out fellow employees when possible.
• Live the brand and be a brand ambassador; make decisions in the best interest of the restaurant every time
• Must Enjoy the Ride

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old;
• Must be eligible to work in the United States;
• No previous restaurant experience required;
• Good communication skills;
• A hospitality soul;
• Carry heavy trays (20 lbs. at least) for long periods of time;
• Be able to work in standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours);
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor during periods of uncertainty or crisis;
• Ability to stand, reach, bend, squat, and lift during shift

Hours & Pay: This position pays $8.75/hour plus tips and awesome perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities
• Travel opportunities like our annual Trip of a Lifetime (last year's winner went to Hawaii)
• Team events & outings like our recent ski trip to the Poconos
• Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding, kayaking, and gym discounts
• Employee appreciation events & seasonal parties
• Professional leadership development and continuous training and learning opportunities
• Mentorship & coaching
• Food, beverage & retail discounts

.... and tons more We're firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us, so if that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today

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