Restaurant Team Member

Vitality Bowls is a superfood cafe in Palo Alto We're a fast paced superfood cafe focused on acai bowls, smoothies, fresh juices, and other healthy food options. We require you to have a certain mentality - only a few will have it so we're looking for very specific people to add on to our awesome team.

Starting wage is $15 (avg is $17-$22/h when adding the tips and bonuses) with the possibility for more as we promote from within. We want to align the interests of everyone on the team, so we structure team bonuses for this purpose - a rising tide lifts all boats. Our goal is to train you not just in our operations, but in many areas of life so that if you decide to move on, you're far better off than before. We'll be very involved in community outreach and getting to know our neighbors. We want to be contributors in our community, we hope you do too

No experience is required, you'll be getting training.

Time frame: We can start training asap

Job Type: Part-time or full-time accepted. *Must be able to work morning shifts.

Salary: Base of $15.00 /hour + tips and bonuses.

Avg wage $17.00-$22.00/h

Job Description:

• Memorize the training material and be able to explain the health benefits of the ingredients and the food to customers in an upbeat and informative manner
• Keep the front lobby and outside area clean
• Have excellent customer service, including being positive and extremely polite and informative to customers, as well as giving accurate wait times
• Assist and ring up guests, answer phone calls and take orders over the phone
• Have a thorough knowledge of the food and recipes. Must be able to follow recipes and to make all food in a timely and sanitary manner.
• Prep food according to proper procedures
• Continuously and thoroughly clean the kitchen and lobby
• Put away deliveries and keep everything organized
• Washing dishes and put away
• Communicate with other staff to ensure that all orders are made correctly and in a timely way
• Carry out food to customers
• Communicate with managers about the schedule, informing them in a timely manner of days off needed
• Show up on time and take breaks for the appropriate length of time
• Complete all opening and closing duties
• Perform additional tasks requested by your manager
• Follow sanitation guidelines
• Stock and rotate food
• Adhere to safety procedures
• Practice cost-cutting measures
• Pitch in and work as a team
• Track food quality
• Handle specials circumstances
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and managers

Requirements:

• Become food certified
• Must be able to handle a basic computer, POS system; handling cash and credit cards
• Follow health, sanitary, and safety requirements
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, occasionally lift heavy boxes, move quickly and have a sense of urgency
• Maintain a clean and work appropriate personal appearance
• Come to work with a positive attitude, and are willing to work well with others

Compensation: $15-$22/hour

Vitality Bowls specializes in making delicious açaí bowls, a thick blend of the açaí berry topped with organic granola and a selection of superfood ingredients. Additional antioxidant-rich menu items include smoothies, juices, salads and more. No ingredient fillers such as ice, frozen yogurt, or artificial preservatives are used, giving the purest taste possible to each item.
Vitality Bowls' Standards and Expectations:
Be Friendly and Fast -

• Make a great first impression: smile and greet each guest.
• Show a sense of urgency and strive to minimize wait times.
• Get to know your guests and make them regulars.
• Make a memorable connection and send each guest off with a smile.

Know Your Stuff -

• Become knowledgeable about Vitality Bowls menu, preparation methods (gluten free modifications)
• Being "fitness and nutritionally minded" will help you understand your customer
• Develop a good understanding of each ingredient's nutritional values
• Deliver a perfect meal item every time.

The "One Team" Theme -

• Work together as ONE team to deliver a great meal and provide outstanding service.
• Be courteous to your fellow team members and make Vitality Bowls a fun and uplifting place to work.
• Seek opportunities to exceed expectations.
• Embrace the ACT principal - be Accountable, practice good Communication, and be Trustworthy.

Show Pride in Your Work -

• Look sharp and be on time for all scheduled shifts, and have reliable transportation to our location.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and looking great with consistency.
• Operate cash register and handle all cash transactions with careful consideration.
• Do your best and strive for excellence in everything you do.

I acknowledge that I am applying for employment with an independently owned and operated Vitality Bowls franchisee, a separate company and employer from Vitality Bowls and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. I understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employees including and without limitation hiring and termination, and Vitality Bowls does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about my application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated Vitality Bowls franchisee.

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