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Sessions West Coast Deli; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Tips

Growth into leadership

Job summary

Sessions West Coast Deli in Newport Beach is hiring for an entry-level position in our busy OC shopping center restaurant. No experience required—we'll teach you everything from taking orders to making guests' day, with competitive tips.

You'll learn menu details, operate the POS, greet guests, and keep the dining area clean. We offer full- and part-time shifts, flexible hours, meal benefits, and room to grow into a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service personality and skills.
• Prior experience in a customer service or restaurant environment preferred.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Current Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong comprehension of menu including recipes, allergens, and dietary restriction workarounds.
• Processes Guest orders in person or by telephone using the POS, handles cash and card transactions with accuracy while upholding register dialogue.
• Follows all cash handling procedures, including fraud protection, and properly assigns and checks out drawers as required.
• Presents food to Guests, circulates dining room for service opportunities, pre-busses, and busses tables, and greets Guests entering the restaurant.
• Maintains clean floors, busses, and washes dishes, cleans and restocks bathrooms, wipes windows. Maintains the overall cleanliness of the restaurant.
• Processes Guest orders at the register, pours beverages, answers questions about our menu, and keeps the front counter area clean and organized.
• Restocks the ice bin, dries and stocks clean tumblers and glassware.
• Communicates regularly and consistently with Guests and employees working in other stations to optimize service levels.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certificate

Job description

No experience needed. We'll teach you everything, from taking orders to making guests' day. A great first job in one of OC's best shopping centers.

• Demonstrates strong comprehension of menu including recipes, allergens, and dietary restriction workarounds.
• Processes Guest orders in person or by telephone using the POS, handles cash and credit/debit card transactions with accuracy while upholding register dialogue.
• Follows all cash handling procedures, including fraud protection, and properly assigns and checks out drawers as required.
• Presents food to Guests, circulates dining room for service opportunities, pre-busses, and busses tables, and greets Guests who are walking into the restaurant, standing in line, or exiting the restaurant.
• Maintains clean floors, busses, and washes dishes, cleans and restocks bathrooms, wipes windows. Maintains the overall cleanliness of the restaurant.
• Processes Guest orders at the register, simultaneously pours beverages, answers questions about our menu, and keeps the front counter area clean and organized.
• Restocks the ice bin, dries and stocks clean tumblers and glassware.
• Communicates regularly and consistently with Guests and employees working in other stations (BOH and FOH) to optimize service levels.
• Other tasks as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong customer service personality and skills
• Prior experience in a customer service or restaurant environment preferred.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation and ability to arrive at work on time and maintain a positive attendance record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Current Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certificate.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Previous restaurant experience is preferred.

Full-time and part-time shifts available. Competitive pay plus tips, free shift meals, and room to grow into a leader role.