Host/Server Assistant

Out West Restaurant Group; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 19,207 - 27,355; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid sick leave

Meal discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Out West Restaurant Group in Lakewood, California, is looking for Servers Assistants to join their team. In this role, you'll be the first and last impression on our guests, providing a welcoming atmosphere and supporting servers in delivering excellent service.

Your responsibilities include greeting guests, ensuring a clean dining environment, and having a good understanding of the menu. The job requires teamwork and a commitment to food safety. Enjoy benefits like comprehensive health insurance, meal discounts, and more!

Qualifications

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting and stooping.
• Responsible Beverage Service Certifications required for California positions.

Responsibilities

• Greets incoming and departing Guests in a welcoming manner.
• Demonstrates teamwork by supporting all areas of the restaurant.
• Will have a general knowledge of the food and drink menu.

Skills

Ability to lift, carry or move up to 30 lbs.

Ability to work in hot and cold environments.

Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Manual dexterity to handle glassware and utensils.

Visual ability to include distance, close, color, depth and peripheral.

Job description

Job Description

$16.90-$16.90 Plus Tips

This is an Hourly and Non-Exempt position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for employees eligible under ACA measurement rules.
• Employees accrue and may use paid sick leave in accordance with California law and applicable local city or county ordinances.

Extras

• Growth Opportunities! Training and advancement opportunities may be available for qualified candidates, including our Shift Leader program with extensive on the job training.
• Hospitable culture that recognizes hard work, effort, perseverance, and leadership.
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day so our team can enjoy time with family & friends.
• Different scheduling options to support our team and ensure excellent service for our guests. Tasty perks: Meal discounts.
• Company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We are the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse.
• Plenty of future possibilities to advance in your career!

Responsibilities

• Makes memorable first and last impressions with a smile.
• Greets incoming and departing Guests in a welcoming manner. Seats guests in the dining and bar areas, while ensuring a smooth handoff to service staff.
• Coordinates wait, and seats Guests with a sense of urgency.
• Always smiles and has genuine conversations with Guests.
• Demonstrates teamwork by supporting all areas of the restaurant as business needs arise. Teamwork is essential and expected of all Outbackers.
• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, job safety and sanitation standards.
• Busses tables, delivers food and supports the dining room, while ensuring every opportunity to WOW our guests is fulfilled. Teamwork is essential and expected of all Outbackers.
• Will have a general knowledge of the food and drink menu and be able to recommend and upsell products.
• Answers the phone in a prompt and professional manner and directs calls.
• Leads the lobby experience for each Guest, following Outback hospitality standards.
• As a Servers Assistant, you will be assisting guests and supporting Servers by serving food and beverages, clearing and resetting tables, and ensuring a clean, welcoming dining environment.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry or move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting and stooping.
• Manual dexterity to handle glassware, utensils and technology systems.
• Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Visual ability to include distance, close, color, depth and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus as needed. The role involves working in areas with low or dim lighting.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• For all California based positions: Responsible Beverage Service Certifications Required (can be completed during training, and up to 60 days after start date).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company provides reasonable accommodation as required by law and does not retaliate against employees for exercising their rights under California law, including protected leave, disability accommodations, or wage and hour rights.

The Company complies with all applicable California wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, overtime, meal periods, rest breaks, reporting time pay, and split shift pay.

All newly hired employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

California applicants have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) outlined in our applicant privacy notice along with our data practices.

This posting does not create a contract of employment. Employment with the company is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.