Busser/Barback/Barista - Gjelina LV

Job Title: Busser/Barback/Barista - Gjelina LV

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Busser/Barback/Barista to join our team at Gjelina LV. As a key member of our hospitality team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and supporting our bartenders and servers during peak service periods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bus and clean tables and bar areas in a timely manner
• Provide full operational support during service, including maintaining the cleanliness of the venue pre-service, during service, and after service
• Set and reset tables in a timely manner, constantly manicuring tables and bar throughout service
• Clear tables with efficiency and grace, and assist in fulfilling soft beverage orders, coffee and tea orders
• Assist the bartender with stocking and restocking the bar, fulfilling orders, and clearing the bar
• Accurately run drinks to tables and communicate clearly with expo and managers to support with service
• Understand the floorplan, table numbers, and seat positions of the entire venue
• Attend mandatory trainings and pre-shift meetings
• Support the management team in all aspects of in-house service and events

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years restaurant or related experience (preferred)
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to use all relevant items of equipment
• Understanding, knowledge, and ability to comply with safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Ability to prioritize work activities, provide accurate information and assistance to any management or colleagues' request in a timely and courteous manner
• Ability to keep calm when faced with any unusual situations
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and nights
• Exhibit a sense of urgency
• Willingness to work on your feet
• Has high level of enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Knowledge of proper food handling
• Knowledge and use of kitchen forms/systems
• High School education, diploma (or in process) or GED, preferred

Certificates & Training:

• State approved Alcohol Awareness Training / Certificate (TAM Card)
• State approved Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training / Certificate
• Food Handler Card. Must understand how to abide by the rules of the Department of Health related to Food Service and Employee + Guest Safety

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the position is regularly required to stand and walk for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Ability to work with restaurant equipment and dishware (food warmers, ovens, fryers, knives, pots, plates, and pans, etc.). Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, grasping, pinching, smelling, tasting, reaching/lifting above shoulders in a repetitive manner, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Ability to work with cleaning solutions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those the position encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud, and surrounding areas may be wet, hot/cold, slippery, or humid.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Gjelina Group has created a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel affirmed, safe, valued and allowed to thrive within the company. We appreciate and acknowledge the diversity of humanity, a diversity which includes differences, sex, age, race, ethnicity and national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, financial means, education and political perspective. These beliefs and practices apply to all of our business activities, including decisions for career opportunities or employment.

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