Host / Hostess - Places Restaurant, PT
About The Position
John Knox Village features 7 individual dining outlets spread out over 400 acres of residential property, each with a unique menu and style of service. These include Fireside (cafeteria), Lakeside Grille (quick service), Courtyard Café, Places Restaurant, Stories Public House, Metropolitan (full service), and a Coffee Shoppe. Most outlets operate as scratch kitchens, with Courtyard Café, Places, Stories Pub, and Metropolitan being 70-99% scratch made-to-order. Lakeside utilizes a mix of cook-to-order and batch cooking, while Fireside is primarily batch cooked. All kitchens are supported by prep and line cooks under chef leadership. Check averages range from $6.50 to $20.00. All outlets offer flexible hours with full- and part-time positions. Full-time positions are benefit-eligible with up to 5 weeks of PTO. Operating hours vary, with the earliest service starting at 7 am and the latest closing at 8 pm, avoiding late-night shifts common in typical restaurants. Servers in full-service restaurants earn a higher wage than in the retail world and also receive gratuities.
Requirements
- Ability to work with a large group of residents/customers.
- Beginner level knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation.
- Awareness of cost control responsibilities of the position within the Department.
- Ability to work irregular hours.
- Ability to speak in simple sentences.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
- Ability to perform tasting and/or smelling.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straight-forward written or oral instructions.
- Minimum of 12 John Knox Village Improve U training and in-service hours annually.
Responsibilities
- Greet and seat customers using appropriate seating methods to ensure proper distribution amongst servers.
- Service all take-out order requests and perform cashier responsibilities.
- Sets up and cleans the assigned dining areas.
- Handles stress well, gets along with others within the workplace, and maintains acceptable standards of conduct.
- Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Benefits
- up to 5 weeks of PTO for the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
