DECK BUSSER

Ponte Winery; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponte Family Estate Winery in Temecula, California, is seeking a Deck Busser/Runner to expedite and deliver food orders with friendly, professional service. You will follow all restaurant standards and safety guidelines to exceed guest expectations.

Open availability on days and nights, weekends, and holidays; compensation is $16.90 per hour plus tips. This role requires staying active, lifting up to 40 lbs, and working outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry a tray weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Ponte values and service standards.
• Maintain a safe work area and ensure guest and staff safety.
• Follow health department guidelines for food safety.
• Reset tables and keep the deck clean.
• Assist in delivering food and refilling beverages.
• Process food tickets promptly to kitchen for timely meals.
• Expedite and deliver orders efficiently and manage multiple orders.
• Support teammates in a collaborative, team environment.
• Complete closing duties for the next business day.
• Follow environmental standards set by the winery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Safety and food handling

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Outdoor work

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Ponte Family Estate Winery opened in 2003 and is a California based company operating in the heart of the Temecula Wine Country. We have been farming our vineyards since 1984 and are a real working winery, growing and producing over 20 estate grown varietals within certified sustainable facilities.

We are located right next to our Four Diamond, 90 room, boutique hotel Ponte Vineyard Inn. We are surrounded by 300 acres of mature vineyards and views of rolling hills. We are a short drive from most of Southern California and enjoy hosting folks who want a break from city life. Our guests visit us seeking a relaxing day or overnight stay in the country.

We have become the benchmark for great service among Temecula wineries. Our associates are dedicated to delighting guests by providing excellent hospitality and serving great wine and food in a beautiful environment.

Summary:

The Deck Busser/Runner will expedite and deliver food orders efficiently to guests in a friendly professional manner by following all restaurant standards of service and etiquette to exceed guests’ expectations.

Compensation: $16.90 hourly + tips

Schedule:

• Open availability, days and nights
• Weekends and Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to the Ponte values and service standards.
• Maintain a safe work area and ensure the safety of guests and associates.
• Ensure all food safety standards are followed in accordance to health dept. guidelines.
• Promptly resets tables and maintains the cleanliness of the deck.
• Assist in delivery of food items, refilling beverages and pre-clearing dishes.
• Promptly run food tickets to the kitchen to ensure timely preparation of meals and maintain smooth service flow.
• Expedite and deliver food orders efficiently and organize multiple orders simultaneously.
• Be willing to support fellow associates in a team environment.
• Complete closing side work in preparation for the next business day.
• Execute any tasks as requested by management.
• Understand and adhere to environmental standards set by the winery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have the ability to treat all associates and guests in a respectful manner.
• Must exhibit integrity: honesty and truthfulness
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work varying schedules, includes weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift and carry a tray weighing up to 40 lbs through a crowded patio.
• Must have exceptional grooming standards consistent with company guidelines.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Company Standards:

• Understand the Ponte Values, and Service Standards.
• Ensure the safety of guests and associates.
• Follow the environmental standards set by the Company
• Treat all associates and guests in a respectful manner.
• Exhibit integrity (honesty and truthfulness).
• Perform any other duties as required by your Manager.