Bistro A.M. Cook
About The Position
This role involves cooking food orders for breakfast in the Bistro, maintaining menu knowledge to answer questions and take orders, anticipating guest needs, and processing payments. The Cook will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and stock of the bar and dining areas, performing weekly inventory, and ensuring proper knowledge of all beverage offerings and preparation. Additionally, the role requires understanding and executing the Starbucks menu, communicating special guest needs to the kitchen, and completing closing duties. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods and lifting objects weighing 20-25 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to communicate verbally and effectively with guests and co-workers
- Ability to handle cash/credit transactions
- Basic knowledge of food & beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
- Basic knowledge of service of various alcoholic beverages
- Complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving
- Minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
- Able to work a flexible work schedule that includes but it is not limited to rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays
Responsibilities
- Cook food orders that come into the kitchen for breakfast in our Bistro
- Maintain knowledge on menu offerings in order to effectively answer questions and take food and beverage orders
- Anticipate guests’ needs and respond promptly, maintaining positive guest relations at all times
- Compute bill and accept payment, track sales receipts, ensure tips are reported properly for tax processing in MICROS system
- Clear and clean tables; reset counters and tables
- Maintain bar by keeping area clean and fully stocked
- Inventory food, supplies and equipment weekly and communicate low inventories as needed
- Ensure complete knowledge of all liquor, beers, wine and non-alcoholic selections and correct preparation and service of all offerings
- Prepare and serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests
- Ensure knowledge of Starbucks menu and execution of all Starbucks beverages
- Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen
- Complete closing duties, including restocking items, cleaning the bar and Starbucks areas and set up for the morning shift
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing between 20-25 pounds without assistance
- Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
