prasino Runner

Prasino - Rosemont; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prasino - Rosemont is seeking an attentive Server-Assistant to support front-of-house operations in a fast-paced, eco-conscious restaurant. You will help deliver items, follow instructions, and complete opening and closing side-work with a focus on guest satisfaction.

Previous food and beverage experience is preferred but not required; high-energy teamwork and reliability are valued. Weekend and holiday availability is expected in this 24/7 hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• A solid work ethic and dedication to getting the job done right.
• A motivated self starter capable of taking the initiative to identify and undertake projects during slow periods.
• The ability to collaborate and contribute to a diverse service team.
• The capacity to handle multiple priorities and tasks while under pressure.
• Understanding of high volume operations.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service by ensuring that food and beverage items are correctly delivered to customers.
• Must be able to follow specific verbal and/or written instructions.
• Completes assigned side-work duties (opening, closing, ongoing).
• Maintains cleanliness in assigned station and or stations.
• Communicates with kitchen, host and service staff to maintain service efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Assists with removal of dirty dishes from tables between courses and after guest are finished.
• Assists in preparation of kitchen opening and closing procedures.
• Follows all sanitation procedures in accordance with state regulations.
• Ensures expo station is properly stocked and cleaned; maintains appropriate levels of plates, silverware, trays.
• Possess outstanding communication skills, and be a liaison between the front and back of the house.
• Be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the restaurant's menu and products.
• Suggest additional items to customers, as appropriate.
• Ensures quality and proper presentation of food menu items as well as communicates each item to guest upon deliver.
• Maintains and ensures compliance of all policies and procedures.
• Assisting Servers, S.A's, staff, where ever the help needed during free time.
• Communicates with guest in a positive, professional and helpful manner at all times.

Skills

Solid work ethic

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Multitasking

High-volume operations

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

prasino is a rapidly expanding family of restaurants. Our food, wine and spirits are predominantly sourced from local and artisanal producers committed to operating through sustainable methods of production. The interiors of our restaurant showcase eco-chic design.

We offer a supportive learning culture committed to assisting our staff continuously expand their professional knowledge and sharpen their expertise. Server-Assistant is an entry level position with much upward potential.

Functions

• Provide exceptional service by ensuring that food and beverage items are correctly delivered to customers


• Must be able to follow specific verbal and/or written instructions.


• Completes assigned side-work duties (opening, closing, ongoing)


• Maintains cleanliness in assigned station and or stations


• Communicates with kitchen, host and service staff to maintain service efficiency and guest satisfaction


• Assists with removal of dirty dishes from tables between courses and after guest are finished


• Assists in preparation of kitchen opening and closing procedures


• Follows all sanitation procedures in accordance with state regulations


• Ensures expo station is properly stocked and cleaned; maintains appropriate levels of plates, silverware, trays.


• Possess outstanding communication skills, and be a liaison between the front and back of the house


• Be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the restaurant's menu and products


• Suggest additional items to customers, as appropriate


• Ensures quality and proper presentation of food menu items as well as communicates each item to guest upon deliver


• Maintains and ensures compliance of all policies and procedures


• Assisting Servers, S.A's, staff, where ever the help needed during free time.


• Communicates with guest in a positive, professional and helpful manner at all times.

Requirements

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must posses:

• A solid work ethic and dedication to getting the job done right every time.


• A motivated self starter capable of taking the initiative to identify and undertake projects during slow periods.


• The ability to collaborate and contribute to a diverse service team.


• The capacity to handle multiple priorities and tasks while under pressure.


• Understanding of high volume operations.


• Strong organizational skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time (which may include an entire shift)


• Ability to lift moderate weights and remain on feet for prolonged period of time.


• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather when necessary. Ability to carry loaded trays on slippery surfaces.


• Ability to handle hot plates and equipment.


• Manual and finger dexterity in plate set up and presentation.

Education/Training

• Previous food and beverage experience preferred.


• High School diploma or GED.

Hospitality is a 24/7 industry therefore, candidates should be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.