Host/ Server Assistant

Out West Restaurant Group • Covina, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Fun, Stay for the Career! If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, click to apply. Come join the Outback family as an Outbacker, where you will make memorable first and last impressions with all our customers. You will support our commitment to bringing the best of who we are to deliver perfectly tailored service to each and every guest. As an Outbacker, you’ll help to provide each customer with an AUS-SOME dining experience in the restaurant, that makes each guest’s day better.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry or move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting and stooping.
• Manual dexterity to handle glassware, utensils and technology systems.
• Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Visual ability to include distance, close, color, depth and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus as needed. The role involves working in areas with low or dim lighting.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• For all California based positions: Responsible Beverage Service Certifications Required (can be completed during training, and up to 60 days after start date).

Responsibilities

• Makes memorable first and last impressions with a smile.
• Greets incoming and departing Guests in a welcoming manner. Seats guests in the dining and bar areas, while ensuring a smooth handoff to service staff.
• Coordinates wait, and seats Guests with a sense of urgency.
• Always smiles and has genuine conversations with Guests.
• Demonstrates teamwork by supporting all areas of the restaurant as business needs arise. Teamwork is essential and expected of all Outbackers.
• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, job safety and sanitation standards.
• Busses tables, delivers food and supports the dining room, while ensuring every opportunity to WOW our guests is fulfilled. Teamwork is essential and expected of all Outbackers.
• Will have a general knowledge of the food and drink menu and be able to recommend and upsell products.
• Answers the phone in a prompt and professional manner and directs calls.
• Leads the lobby experience for each Guest, following Outback hospitality standards.
• As a Servers Assistant, you will be assisting guests and supporting Servers by serving food and beverages, clearing and resetting tables, and ensuring a clean, welcoming dining environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for employees eligible under ACA measurement rules.
• Employees accrue and may use paid sick leave in accordance with California law and applicable local city or county ordinances.
• Growth Opportunities! Training and advancement opportunities may be available for qualified candidates, including our Shift Leader program with extensive on the job training.
• Hospitable culture that recognizes hard work, effort, perseverance, and leadership.
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day so our team can enjoy time with family & friends.
• Different scheduling options to support our team and ensure excellent service for our guests.
• Tasty perks: Meal discounts.
• Company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Plenty of future possibilities to advance in your career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed