Front of House Employee

Workstream; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Hospitality Group is seeking Front of House team members for Ruth’s Chris Steak House locations. The group, established in 2017, has grown into a major hospitality collective with multiple brands and services.

We value guests’ experiences and seek dedicated team players who can thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment, including weekends, nights, and holidays. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a server, runner, or server assistant, preferably in an upscale fine dining restaurant.
• Must have above average computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, vendors, and customers.
• Restaurant training program completion and willingness to learn is required.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Collaboration/Teamwork

Communication

Conflict resolution

Customer focus

Inclusive excellence

Problem solving

Restaurant training

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Tools

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Established in 2017, Prime Hospitality Group started with five Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants and swiftly grew to become the largest franchise group of the global brand with twelve current locations. In recent years, we have expanded to additional food and beverage concepts as well as into hotel hospitality space, creating a thriving collection of exciting service-oriented brands.

As a committed employer, we seek dedicated Team Members and empower them to achieve their goals. With passion and values to guide our Team, we work tirelessly to provide unparalleled hospitality and outstanding experiences.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Beloved for over 50 years and acclaimed for the Sizzle, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is an institution, and the brand that started it all for Prime Hospitality Group. Our mission is to deliver the best steak house experience – period. Whether guests join us for a romantic dinner for two or a business dinner for 12, we do it the best that it can be done. We have openings for all Front of House positions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must have experience as a server, runner, or server assistant, preferably in an upscale fine dining restaurant.
• Must have above average computer skills including a familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies and equipment as well as to work the line during service periods.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, employees, vendors, and customers.
• Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to (8) hours in length.
• Must be able to lift, handle, and carry food, supply, smallwares, equipment, supplies and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in an environment subject to extreme cold (30 degrees), heat (temperatures above 100 degrees), loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, and fumes, odors, dust, and smoke.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Highschool diploma or G.E.D,
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment effectively and efficiently,
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and expect to work weekends, nights, and holidays,
• Attention to Detail: Proven ability accomplish a task with concern for accuracy in all the areas involved, monitoring, and checking work or information and plans, organizing time and resources efficiently, and following up with others to ensure commitments have been fulfilled,
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Proven ability to successfully work toward a common goal with others, including actively listening to others, taking responsibility for mistakes, and respecting the diversity of your colleagues,
• Communication: Proven ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding. The ability to deliver information in person, in writing, and in a digital world,
• Conflict Resolution: Proven ability to facilitate the prevention of and/or de-escalation and resolution of conflict while preserving a professional relationship with colleagues, guests, vendors, clients, etc.
• Customer Focus: Proven ability to gain insight into customer needs, identifying opportunities that benefit the customer, building and delivering solutions to meet customer expectations and establishing and maintaining loyal customer relationships,
• Inclusive Excellence: Proven ability to understand and respect different perspectives and cultures, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating, contributing to a work climate where differences are valued and supported, and apply others’ diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives to get results,
• Problem Solver: Proven ability to solve problems by analyzing situations and apply critical thinking to resolve problems and decide on courses of action and implement the solutions developed in order to overcome problems and constraints.
• Must successfully complete restaurant training program and maintain a willingness to learn.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• SERV Safe Certified

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Authorized to work in the United States of America.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT

PHG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. PHG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The above requirements outline management’s assignment of essential job functions. This information contained herein does not constitute a contract, express or implied.

Beloved for over 50 years and acclaimed for the Sizzle, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is an institution, and the brand that started it all for Prime Hospitality Group. Our mission is to deliver the best steak house experience – period. Whether guests join us for a romantic dinner for two or a business dinner for 12, we do it the best that it can be done.
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