Back Server - Los Angeles

Bottega Louie Restaurant, Gourmet Market & Patisserie; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,804 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip pool participation

48 Hours Paid Sick Leave per year

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Los Angeles seeks a Back Server to assist in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and organization while providing light interaction with guests. Ideal candidates are team players capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. Compensation starts at $17.28 per hour with potential additional earnings from tips. The restaurant encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Available to work full-time, about 40 hours a week.
• Able to lift 35 lbs and stand/move for extended periods.
• Committed to learning Bottega Louie Systems & Tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers and management with clearing and resetting tables.
• Maintain conversation and interaction with guests.
• Keep service areas stocked and maintain cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with team members to meet guest needs.

Skills

Team Player

Ability to multi-task

Excellent communication

High standards of cleanliness and safety

Job description

About Bottega Louie

Founded in Los Angeles in 2007, Bottega Louie develops premier landmark Restaurants, Patisseries & Cafés. Our objective is to deeply connect with the communities we serve by creating premium Fine Dining, Patisserie, Bakery and Café experiences thoughtfully designed and accessible to everyone.

• We are committed to serving the finest quality classic American, Italian & French café and bistro recipes paired with first class exceptional service
• We operate with the management systems and tools required to consistently produce thousands of premium Guest Experiences daily
• We provide valuable opportunities for each Bottega Louie Team Member to pursue professional progress and satisfaction in their work
• We believe life is richer and we are most effective when we truly connect to the people around us and work together cooperatively as a Team and respect each other’s contribution and importance

Who We’d Like To Work With

• People who genuinely like people and respect each other’s contributions
• People who are Team Players who enjoy creating exceptional premium Guest Experiences for all to enjoy
• People who contribute positively to our Team’s experience and company culture by recognizing the best way to deliver exceptional Guest Experiences is through developing a world-class Employee Experience and Company Culture
• People who are committed to learning and developing Bottega Louie Systems & Tools to consistently serve premium Guest Experiences that exceed what we want as discerning Guests
• People committed to working with the operating discipline required to provide sustainable benefits to all our Stakeholders: Guests, Team Members, Vendors, Investors and the Neighborhoods where we operate
• People who are Full-time professionals available to work 40 hours per week, able to lift 35 lbs and stand and move for extended periods of time

Back Server Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Assisting servers, host/hostess and management in clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables according to seating plan.
• Maintain light conversation and interaction with guests.
• Polishing silverware and glassware
• Keeping service areas stocked at all times.
• Communicating with servers and fellow back servers to maintain organization and meet guest needs.
• Keep glasses filled; remove each round of plates and replenish utensils.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and cleanliness.
• Always conduct oneself in a professional manner to reflect the high standards of Bottega Louie.
• Ability to multi-task in a faced paced, high-pressure environment.
• Will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

• Beginning at $17.28/hr
• Tip pool participation subject to California Labor Code & Fair Labor & Standards Act
• The anticipated additional tip pool distributions may be in the range of $20.00 - 30.00/hr based on recent average sales data.
• 48 Hours Paid Sick Leave per year (Accrues at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked subject to an 80 hour cap)

BOTTEGA LOUIE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE FOR ALL & ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF IDENTITIES, IDEAS, PERSPECTIVES & EXPERIENCES TO APPLY