Bistro Associate

The Vered of Encino; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Vered of Encino in Los Angeles is seeking a Bistro Associate to greet guests, learn preferences, take orders, and prepare beverages and light foods. You will use the POS system, maintain a clean dining area, and ensure accurate billing while delivering friendly service.

Ideal candidates are neat, personable, observant, with basic math and computer skills, and able to work with residents, families, and staff in a fast-paced setting. You may lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Positive, engaging personality and professional appearance.
• Ability to interpret menu and assist guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take drink orders.
• Prepare beverages following recipes.
• Serve beverages and food.
• Maintain clean work and dining areas.
• Handle POS transactions and ensure accurate charges.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies.
• Adhere to safety and quality regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Menu knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

The Bistro Associate will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages. You will also utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties. To succeed as a Bistro Associate, you should have a neat appearance and engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable.

Principal Duties

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
• Preparing beverages on the menu following recipes/instructions given.
• Serve beverages and prepared food products.
• Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bistro or juice bar is well‑stocked.
• Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
• Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
• Handling credit/debit card transactions and ensuring charges are accurate.
• Records meal checks, reservations and additional charges. Complete knowledge of point‑of‑sale (POS) system.
• Confers with the Dining Services Director and the Dining Services Supervisor regarding dining room status.
• Confers with Executive Chef and Dining Services Director regarding any food, staffing or service issues.
• Reports damage on broken equipment to the Dining Services Director.
• Waits tables and provides beverage services as needed.
• Participates in cost control measures.
• Participates in food or beverage inventories as needed.
• Attends in‑service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Additional Education, Training, Certificates, Or Experience May Be Required

• Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong task and time management abilities.
• Eye for detail and understanding of equipment, tools and techniques.
• Ability to interpret and explain menu, refer or answer questions, coordinate meal service process and understand requests.
• Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with, and be tolerant of residents, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, and subordinates.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Light to moderate physical effort 90% of the time.
• Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the workday.
• Ability to stoop, bend and stretch frequently.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to see, hear, read, write, speak English.

Disclaimer Clause

I have read my Job Description. I understand the information contained in the Job Description. I further understand that this Job Description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts or physical requirements and working conditions associated with my job. I may be required to perform additional tasks necessary to meet standards of quality and care.

Salary Description

$20-$22/Hour