Food Server - El Torito

Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG); Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team where your passion for hospitality can shine! As a Food Server, you'll play a crucial role in delivering unforgettable dining experiences. This role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for career growth within a culture that values every team member. Experience the excitement of a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment while enjoying exclusive perks like dining discounts and health insurance. If you're ready to elevate your career in the hospitality industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Career growth opportunities

Team member dining discounts

Employee referral program

Health insurance

Sick time

Financial benefits

Partner perks

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and accurately take food and beverage orders.
• Ensure timely delivery of orders and maintain guest satisfaction.
• Comply with safety and health department procedures.

Skills

Guest relations

Sanitation and safety

Safe alcohol service

POS systems

Communication skills

Full service restaurant operations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Xperience Restaurant Group | Pasadena , CA 91101

Join the XRG Team: Where Passion for Hospitality Meets Limitless Opportunities!

At Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG), our foundation is built on the unwavering dedication of team members who exude a relentless passion for hospitality. We have set our standards high, never settling for anything less than the extraordinary, because at XRG, we believe in delivering not just meals but unforgettable eXperiences. If you're one of those individuals, we invite you to join our XRG Team!

Why XRG? Here's a Taste of What We Offer:

• Competitive pay: Your hard work deserves more than just a paycheck. Enjoy competitive pay that recognizes your dedication and skills.
• Flexibility: Strike the perfect balance between work and life with our flexible hours. Your time matters, and we value your well-being.
• Career Growth Opportunities: We thrive on promoting from within, fostering #XperienceRealGrowth for every team member.
• Unique Culture: Our Core Values set us apart, making the XRG culture truly unmatched. Join the #XRGFam and eXperience the difference.
• Team Member Dining Discounts: Savor the perks of being part of our team with exclusive dining discounts for you and up to 5 guests.
• Employee Referral Program: Share the joy of being part of the XRG team with others.
• Financial Well-Being: Exclusive Credit Union Benefits, including Checking/Savings, Loans, and Financial Education.
• Partner Perks: Unlock discounted rates on theme parks, travel, apparel, sports tickets, and more!
• Sick Time: Offered in eligible states (CA, CO, AZ, MA, MD, WA, NY, NV, IL), we've got you covered!
• Health Insurance: Take care of your well-being with comprehensive health insurance for our full-time team members.

Join XRG, where every team member is a valued part of our journey. Discover a workplace that goes beyond expectations, a place where your passion meets endless possibilities. Certified Top Workplaces- 5 years running!

Pay Rate: $16.93/Hour, Plus Tips opportunity!

PURPOSE

The Food Server is responsible for welcoming guests, accurately taking all food and beverage orders, and making sure they are delivered in a timely manner to the guests satisfaction.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide guests with accurate and thorough information regarding menu items, pricing, and allergen information
• Recognize and cultivate regular guests and repeat business
• Take and enter orders into POS system promptly and accurately
• Ensure all the food and drinks are served immediately and according to specifications

Ensure that all the necessary stock is being replenished during the shift* Move furniture as directed by management, including but not limited to: tables, chairs, bar stools, banquettes, bar tables, boxes, and equipment* Respond to guest concerns/complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints while maintaining a positive attitude escalating to management when necessary* Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws* Maintain company safety and sanitation standards* Prepare guest checks through POS terminal functions. Process guest payments by cash, credit card, venue comps and all other tender types* Collect required signatures from guest and promptly close guest checks* Ensure accurate accounting of all monies and independent banking procedures

Sign all cash out slips legibly* Ensure complete and proper check out procedures* Clean all spills immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles* Inform management of any complaint, comments or incident* Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed* Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to management immediately* Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High School Diploma preferred
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Valid Driver's License
• 18+ years of age
• Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience
• Experience with POS systems
• Familiarity with beer and spirits
• Proper lifting techniques
• Guest relations
• Sanitation and safety
• Safe alcohol service
• Full service restaurant operations
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described below are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon guest volume
• Fast paced, high volume, full service restaurant
• Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to walk long periods of time
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time
• Ability to understand the speech of another person
• Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Ability to push and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of duties, which you as a Food Server are expected to perform in your normal course of work. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice.