Front of House Guest Service

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Trillium Foundation in Grand Prairie, Texas, is seeking a Guest Service professional to deliver exceptional service to guests. This role includes greeting customers, taking orders, handling payments, and addressing any service-related issues. A high school diploma or GED, along with at least 6 months of related experience, is required. Candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position entails maintaining cleanliness and proper stock in the service area.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience directly related to responsibilities.
• Knowledge of restaurant policies and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and efficiently.
• Handle customer orders and payments accurately.
• Address customer complaints promptly.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of service areas.
• Stock supplies as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Guest Service position

The Guest Service position is critical on our team. They are responsible for serving each guest courteously, quickly and efficiently while adhering to the procedures in the Service Section of the Church’s Operating Standards Manual (the “OSM”). It is critical they accomplish tasks in a timely, clean and friendly manner.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greets all customers with a sincere smile, making them feel welcome through positive, pleasant, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Takes and fills the customer’s order within company mandated service time.
• Suggestive up sell of products as directed by management.
• Collects money and delivers order to customer.
• Immediately attends to any customer service problem or complaint. Notifies manager as needed.
• Verifies opening reading and bank. Is accountable and responsible for all cash issued and received at their register during their shift and all guest checks used. Counts down drawer at end of shift to ensure accuracy.
• Immediately notifies Manager in Charge of any deletions, over-rings or equipment problems.
• Ensures that all product holding times are strictly observed.
• Ensures products on the counter or in the display case are properly rotated and attractively displayed.
• Always keeps display case interior and exterior clean.
• Stocks the service area with a sufficient supply of napkins, cups, lids, etc. Maintains an adequate supply of iced tea.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Education, Qualifications, Experience):

• High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Position Qualifications/Functional Skills:

• Knowledge of all restaurant policies, practices, and operational and human resources procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Must be able to succeed in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Must be able to receive money and accurately count back change.
• Practices adequate security measures in cash handling, making frequent cash drops and maintaining a minimum amount of cash in the drawer.
• Basic computer skills.
• Report to work timely for each scheduled shift.

Competencies:

Critical Thinking – Defines and resolves a situation or problem by analyzing issues involved, weighing options, and evaluating alternatives; maintains objective attitude; approaches situations and problems systematically; uses observation, experience, reflection, and/or reasoning to drive business forward.

Influencing Others – Convinces and persuades others in either positive or negative circumstances to accomplish goals and objectives; responds to objections successfully; uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions.

Initiative – Acts proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a “can‑do” attitude.

Innovative and Creative – Looks for ways to improve oneself, the job, the project, the system, and the organization; challenges conventional practices, generates new ideas to create novel solutions to problems.

Managing Execution – Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks and goals; uses goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.

Negotiating – Presents issues or ideas in a clear and influential manner; maintains an open-minded and non‑judgmental attitude; listens to others’ views and empathizes.

Relationship Management – Initiates and develops relationships with others; demonstrates credibility; confronts conflict quickly and professionally; inspires confidence in others.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.