Cashier

VASK INC. DBA IHOP•Kenosha, WI

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The job descriptions have been created and utilized from International House of Pancakes, Inc. (IHOP Corporation) Standard Operating Procedures and utilized by this franchise organization. All references to “The Company” refer(s) to the independent Franchise Corporation. As a Host or Hostess, you will be responsible for greeting guests and seating them promptly, cheerfully and courteously. Duties of this position include, seating guests, answering the phone, taking, entering and packaging To-Go orders. A qualified applicant must have good communication skills, able to lift 25-50 pounds, stand for up to 8 hours, occasionally use motion which entails pushing, pulling, stretching and continuous bilateral use of fingers and wrists. The above is not an all-inclusive job description.

Requirements

Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
Must be able to handle money transactions responsibly.
Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
Must be flexible and ready to work in shifts.
Must be a team player.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to understand guest checks, communicate with customers, and read instructions, warning and safety labels.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
IHOP training course work as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a host is a plus.

Responsibilities

Greet customers timely as they enter the restaurant, escort, and seat them as soon as a table/booth is available.
Opens door for guests arriving and departing.
Accommodate any special needs of guests, i.e., boosters, highchairs, disabilities.
Process To-Go and Delivery Orders
Providing menu recommendations and additional information.
Upselling additional products when appropriate.
Taking orders using software, order slips, or by memorization.
Communicating order details to the kitchen staff.
Delivering food and beverages in a timely fashion to outside guests.
Delivering checks and collecting bill payments.
Clear, clean, manicure, re-set tables, clean chairs, booths, and floors.
Providing exceptional customer experience.
Develop and maintain professional and functional working relationships with IHOP employees and customers.
Perform Food Safety Evaluations (FSE), LTO Training, A/B Status, Operations Excellence (OE), Health Department Inspections (HDI) per the IHOP SOP.
Execute the Guest Relations for NGC – Normalized Guest Complaints Index per the IHOP SOP to ensure the quality guest experience.
Handle guest complaints in a timely manner, inquire about the quality of the dining experience, thank customers and invite them to return.
Handle cash in an accurate and responsible manner.
Answer the telephone, take messages, and take and complete “To-Go”/Curbside orders.
Maintain guest checks, voids, and discounts.
Maintain a waiting list, if necessary.
Rotate station seating to ensure the quality of guest service. If applicable, make floor chart.
Check restrooms hourly to ensure proper stock levels and cleanliness.
Perform all cleaning duties according to posted cleaning charts.
Comply with IHOP uniform and appearance standards per the IHOP SOP guidelines.
Perform other assignments or tasks as assigned by the General Manager, Assistant Manager, or acting supervisor.