Front of House Assistant for Cooking Classes

Tablespoon Cooking Co.•Cincinnati, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Tablespoon Cooking Co.'s Front of House Assistant Team! Tablespoon Cooking Co. is looking for passionate culinary professionals and home cooks to join our front of house assistant team. Tablespoon Cooking Co. is located at Findlay Market in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tablespoon specializes in hands-on cooking classes taught by professional chefs. We also offer private events and catering. Tablespoon teaches people how to cook by sharing tips and tricks from professional kitchens. We also provide entertaining events for corporate and social occasions. Our classes are fun and interactive and we pour beer and wine and play music, so it’s a party, not just a cooking class.

Requirements

Hospitality or restaurant experience preferred but not required
Comfortable in group environments
Comfortable using technology such as email, Google Drive, Slack, Notion and various apps
Flexible schedule with night and weekend availability
Up-to-date with food and beverage trends and best practices
Arrive on-time and ready for all shifts
Have a working knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation procedures
Guest-oriented and service-minded
Possess and exhibit the drive to provide exceptional customer service
Exhibit professionalism when talking with guests and communicating information
Ability to spot and resolve problems quickly, change with environment and work with a team
Excellent verbal and written communication
Love of food and cooking
Passionate about great food and great service
Comfortable in group environments
Professional, punctual and articulate
Well organized and able to multitask
Strong attention to detail
High level of integrity and honesty
Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High energy and enthusiasm
Bending, stooping, walking and standing for long periods of time
Ability to stand and work on your feet for 6-8 hour shifts
Must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds
Able to go up or down stairs multiple times per day (storage is in the basement)

Responsibilities

Set up the bar and dining room for classes and events (set up sinks, fill ice, put down chairs, set out plate settings)
Assist guests during arrival to class
Offer beverages to our guests
Pour beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages for our guests
Ring drinks into our point-of-sale system
Assist in the dining room while guests are dining (clearing plates, passing out dishes, offering refills)
Create a fun and inviting atmosphere where all guests feel welcome, taken care of and are having fun
Assist guests with anything they need during class such as beverages, ingredients, cooking assistance, etc.
Interact with guests and create a personal connection with each guest
Check out guests, assist with retail sales, and complete any payments on tabs
Clean dining room (wiping down tables, mopping, sweeping, clear trash, take out recycling, start loads of laundry)
Break down bar (put away beverages, wash and dry glassware, clean surfaces)
Clean up, break down kitchen and do dishes after the class or event