Restaurant Bookkeeper

South Coast Plaza; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Training & promotions

Flexible hours

Education reimbursement

Dining discount

Professionalism

Productive environment

Strong company culture

Delicious food

Job summary

Water Grill in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Restaurant Bookkeeper to manage daily accounting functions including sales reports, accounts payable, payroll and related administrative duties. The position emphasizes accurate financial reporting and timely communication with management.

The role offers growth within a renowned seafood-focused restaurant group and rewards hard work with training, promotions from within, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Understand internal and external resource needs
• Focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent interruptions
• Process and relay necessary daily information
• Communicate pertinent information to the General Manager in a timely and accurate fashion
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
• Withhold confidential information regarding Crewmembers

Responsibilities

• Arrive to scheduled shift on time
• Balance the Daily Cash Report and Server Recaps
• Prepare daily banks for bartenders and make change orders as specified by restaurant
• Close out POS terminal according to standard procedures
• Prepare bank deposit to restaurant standards
• Handle and act as a counteragent for any computer breakdown in the system
• Count and distribute cash tips from night before
• Follow supervisor's instruction
• Work with management team to ensure accuracy of accounts payable information
• Check out with Manager prior to clocking out
• Contribute to a team environment by completing other duties as assigned
• Organize and sustain a productive clean office area

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

For over 25 years, the Water Grill has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness.

We keep it reel! Premium benefits, an amazing company culture, growth opportunities, and more! Are you hooked yet?

Competitive hourly rate: $19-$22/hr

What do we bring to the table?

• Growth Opportunities
• Great training and commitment to promotions from within!
• Teamwork / Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Discount
• Professionalism
• Productive Environment
• Strong company culture
• Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant!

The Restaurant Bookkeeper completes all accounting functions in a timely and accurate fashion, to include: sales reports, money handling, accounts payable, payroll and other administrative duties as needed. They provide restaurant management with accurate and timely financial reports.

Essential Qualifications

• Understand internal and external resource needs
• Focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent or unusual interruptions
• Process and relay necessary daily information
• Communicate pertinent information to the General Manager in a timely and accurate fashion
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
• Withhold confidential information regarding Crewmembers

Essential Job Functions

• Arrive to scheduled shift on time
• Balance the Daily Cash Report and Server Recaps
• Prepare daily banks for bartenders and make change orders as specified by restaurant
• Close out POS terminal according to standard procedures
• Prepare bank deposit to restaurant standards
• Handle and act as a counteragent for any computer breakdown in the system
• Count and distribute cash tips from night before
• Follow supervisor's instruction
• Work with management team to ensure accuracy of accounts payable information
• Check out with Manager prior to clocking out
• Contribute to a team environment by completing other duties as assigned
• Organize and sustain a productive clean office area

Equal Opportunity Employer