Bistro Attendant

Full Time
Portland, ME 04101
$16 - $20 an hour
Posted
Job description

We Pay Weekly, $16-$20 per hour plus tips and banquet gratuities

Position Overview:

Prepares food orders and serves meals or beverages to patrons; and coordinates kitchen activities by performing the following duties:

Essential Job Functions:

  • Presents menu, answers questions and takes order for food and beverage, utilizing suggestive selling techniques.
  • Anticipate guests’ needs and respond promptly, maintaining positive guest relations at all times.
  • Computes bill and accepts payment, tracks sales receipts, ensures tips are reported properly for tax processing in MICROS system.
  • Clears and cleans tables; resets counters and tables.
  • Maintains kitchen and wait station by keeping area tidy and clean and stocks kitchen and bar at the end of each shift
  • Inventories food, supplies and equipment weekly. Request supplies as needed
  • Ensure complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections, correct glassware and garnishes in the Bistro.
  • Ensure knowledge of the particular characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list.
  • Prepare and serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests.
  • Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
  • Complete closing duties, including restocking items, turning off lights, folding napkins, requisition of all necessary supplies and transport from storeroom to Bistro. Set up all condiments and beverages according to service standards etc.
  • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing between 20-25 pounds without assistance.
  • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications, Job Knowledge, Experience, Skills, Abilities

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and effectively with guests and co-workers.
  • Ability to handle cash/credit transactions.
  • Basic knowledge of food & beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations & etiquette.
  • Basic knowledge of service of various alcoholic beverages.
  • Complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving. Minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
  • Able to work a flexible work schedule that includes but it is not limited to rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays.'

'Work Location: One location

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Physical setting:

  • Bar
  • Casual dining restaurant
  • Quick service & fast food restaurant

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Tips

Work Location: In person

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