Bistro Attendant

McKibbon Hospitality • Sarasota, FL

9d

About The Position

The Bistro Attendant takes orders, prepares, and serves food and beverage items to our customers in a timely, friendly, enthusiastic and professional manner. The Bistro Attendant will also prepare Starbucks coffee beverages, and a menu of breakfast or light evening fare – including preparation, and cooking of menu items.

Requirements

• One to two years’ experience as a server, barista, cook, or attendant in a similar setting
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including shift work, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of state and local guidelines regarding service of alcohol
• Computational skills to process guest payments
• Course work or certification/education in restaurant or business field are highly desired
• Food safety certification and/or alcohol service training recommended
• The ability to lift trays of beverages or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis
• The ability to help create an energized bar atmosphere through friendly and personalized service
• The ability to anticipate customer needs, and change course of action accordingly

Nice To Haves

• The drive to approach each guest interaction with the mindset of exceeding guest expectations
• Embracing the culture, and personifying it in daily interactions with guests and team members
• Contributing to a fun, energized and comfortable working environment as an active member of the team
• Overseeing the look and feel of your area and ensuring that the cleanliness of the bar and its surroundings are at their peak at all times
• Being a motivated self-starter
• Being conscientious and driven to consistently serve the guests with the utmost professionalism and courtesy

Responsibilities

• Ensure each guest is greeted and made to feel important
• Be knowledgeable about the menu, offering suggestions and being able to answer questions
• Service guests’ orders as requested and as aligned with company and brand standards.
• Maintain adequate supplies of clean dishware.
• Carry food, dishes, trays, and/or silverware from the pantry to serving counters.
• Collect dirty dishes and tableware, and run them through the dishwasher.
• Clean counters, shelves, furniture, and/or equipment in the pantry or breakfast area.
• Clean any spilled items, broken items, and remove trash, when necessary.
• Mop or vacuum floors.
• Fill beverage and ice dispensers, and stock and/or refill the appropriate areas with condiments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Competitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)
• 401K Savings Plan with 50% matching funds
• Associate referral program
• Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)
• Fundraising matching funds program
• Team volunteer opportunities
• 24/7 chaplain services
• Exclusive hotel rate discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed