Waitstaff, Le Jeune Chef

Pennsylvania College of Technology; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 18,979 - 27,031; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurances

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Educational benefits

Job summary

Pennsylvania College of Technology is seeking a full-time waitstaff person for the Le Jeune Chef restaurant. Responsibilities include arranging dining areas, serving wines, and taking orders. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of food service, proper serving techniques, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits include medical insurances, retirement plans, and educational benefits for employees. Pay is $16.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the dining room management course or six months' work experience as waitstaff.
• Safe Alcohol Service Certification as part of RAMP Server/Seller Training.
• Full service waitstaff experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and set up the dining room area.
• Serve wines and assist patrons with wine selection.
• Take orders and serve appropriately to patrons.
• Maintain cleanliness of tables and serving area.
• Assist other waitstaff and participate in team tasks.

Skills

General knowledge of the food service industry

Knowledge of proper serving techniques for foods and beverages

Knowledge of wines and wine service

Ability to take direction

Interpersonal skills for dealing with patrons

Familiarity with food sanitation and safety methods

Education

Dining room management course or six months' waitstaff experience

Safe Alcohol Service Certification

Job description

Overview

This person will serve as the waitstaff person for the Le Jeune Chef restaurant and for special catered events. Additionally, this role will show initiative in selection and service of wines.

Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Successful completion of the dining room management course, or six months' work experience as waitstaff. Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Safe Alcohol Service Certification Successful completion of RAMP Server/Seller Training course paid by the college. Required

EXPERIENCE

• Full service waitstaff experience. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• General knowledge of the food service industry. Required
• Knowledge of proper serving techniques for foods and beverages. Required
• Knowledge of wines and wine service or willingness to acquire. Required
• Ability to take direction. Required
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and general public in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Required
• Familiarity with food sanitation, fire prevention, and accident prevention methods. Required

Responsibilities

• Arrange and set up dining room area, e.g. setting tables, arranging chairs, etc.
• Set up and clean service equipment, e.g. starting coffee makers, polishing silver, etc.
• Keep tables and serving area stocked and clean.
• Serve wines including assisting patrons with wine selection.
• Take orders from patrons, serve appropriately, and properly fill out and process guest checks.
• As a team member, assist other waitstaff with serving patrons, answering patron questions in a discreet but helpful manner, guest check procedures (POS), customer service as needed, etc.
• Enter guest checks into register as needed.
• Assist the staff with delivering/retrieving dishes and trays to/from scheduled breaks at various College locations, e.g. PDC, ATHS, etc.
• Set up and serve from pastry and flamb cart.
• Bus tables at assigned stations.
• Assist the staff with set-up, serving, and clean up after scheduled breaks at various College locations.
• Replenish catering supplies at PDC as needed or inform the Coordinator of Restaurant Operations of the need to do so.
• Responsible for knowing and reciting to patrons without notes the menu to include; pronunciation, preparation, ingredients, garniture, and specials.
• Prepare and serve mixed cocktail beverages.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and prepare the beverage area for service.

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

• Neat and clean grooming and hygiene habits.
• Some heavy lifting not to exceed 50 lbs. may be required.

Pay Transparency

$16.70 per hour.

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.