FOH Team Member, Hospitality

Art and Wellness Enterprises•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, founded by Alice Walton, is a public non-profit charitable organization in Bentonville, Arkansas, dedicated to celebrating the American spirit through art and nature. It actively collects, exhibits, interprets, and preserves American art. The Momentary, a satellite contemporary art space, opened in 2020, focusing on visual, performing, and culinary arts to champion contemporary art's role in everyday life. The FOH (Front of House) Team Member is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily FOH operations during assigned shifts, ensuring seamless service across all roles including Lunch Server, Dinner Server, Barista, Bartender, and Event Server. This role is crucial for maintaining service standards, supporting team members, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The FOH Team Member assists with tasks, addresses guest inquiries, ensures communication between FOH and BOH teams, and participates in service roles as needed. This hands-on position fosters a positive work environment, upholds health and safety standards, and ensures adaptability to guest needs, contributing to the Museum’s mission by creating memorable moments for every guest. Bartenders and Baristas must be 21 years of age.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
Excellent people skills and an outgoing personality
Possess a strong commitment to customer service
First-hand knowledge of service steps and dining room procedures
Experience with customer service in a hospitality environment
Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends, holidays, and evenings
Must be able to move quickly, stand, bend, and lift for periods of up to 4 hours
Ability to carry large, heavy trays
Strong communication skills and ability to maintain professionalism with both co-workers and Museum Guests
Possess strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills

Responsibilities

Maintain thorough knowledge of restaurant’s hours of operation, services, menus, specials, and Hospitality first to our guests.
Ensure cleanliness and safety in both lobby and dining areas.
Complete all assigned opening and closing duties as required and provide accountable opening and closing duty roster and checklist completion.
Ensuring all service roles (lunch, dinner, barista, bartender, and event servers) are coordinated effectively.
Provide direct support by stepping into service roles as needed, including serving, bartending, or barista duties.
Monitor and maintain service quality, ensuring prompt, courteous, and professional interactions with guests.
Address guest concerns or complaints promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction.
Ensure team adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations, as well as company policies.
Collaborate with BOH staff to ensure smooth coordination and timely delivery of food and beverages.
Prepare and monitor shift schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for all FOH roles.
Support event operations by assisting in setup, service, and teardown to ensure smooth execution.
Perform additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by Management.
Welcome guests with enthusiasm in a timely manner.
Describe specials and suggest items on the menu.
Assist with questions and decisions regarding the menu.
Accurately take beverage and food orders.
Utilize Point of Sale systems effectively.
Ensure that all food and beverages are prepared properly and are delivered in a timely manner by communicating and working with other members of staff.
Provide refills and pre-bussing.
Continually observe guests and provide service complimentary to their needs.
Total guest’s bill and accept and process payments.
Have strong money handling skills.
Show appreciation to guests as they leave.
Work as a team with hosts, servers, service assistants, and manager by providing assistance as needed.
Setup and breakdown of dining room.
Be able to perform wine service at the table.
Have a strong knowledge of alcohol service.
Have a strong knowledge of coffee service and upscale barista functions.
Be able to carry service trays for both beverages and plated food.