Who We Are:
AltaVida's success depends on our people. Our restaurant can only prosper and provide opportunities for employment and growth when we continually improve ourselves, and the work we do. We recognize, however, that success is not measured by sales; guest counts and numbers alone.
BE PART OF A DYNAMIC NEW CONCEPT IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE!
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Food Runner/Server Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional service to our guests by delivering a memorable dining experience through prompt and courteous beverage service.
Our Core Values:
Congeniality: The quality of being friendly, welcoming, and amiable.
Competence: The ability to do something successfully and efficiently.
Consistency: The achievement of a level of performance that does not vary greatly in quality over time.
Initiative: An introductory act or step; a leading action.
Duties:
- Delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately
- Acting as the point of contact between Front of the House and Back of the House staff
- Communicating food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities (e.g. food allergies)
- Prepare dining areas before guests are seated
- Decorate tables with candles, napkins, linens and flowers
- Place tableware and condiments on tables
- Serve water
- Refill beverages and take orders
- Remove dirty utensils and replenish, as needed
- Provide special silverware sets to families with young children
- Clean and reset tables after guests leave
- Maintain health and safety regulations at all kitchen and dining areas
Requirements:
- 21+
- Previous experience in food service or hospitality industry preferred
- Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Basic math skills for handling payments and making change
- Knowledge of fine dining etiquette and service standards
- Ability to interact positively with guests and provide excellent guest relations
- Familiarity with food preparation techniques for garnishing drinks is a plus
- Experience in up-selling to increase sales revenue
- Culinary background or interest in beverages is advantageous
Join our team as a Food Runner/Server Assistant and be part of creating memorable experiences for our guests through exceptional service!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $10.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Physical setting:
- Bar
- Upscale casual restaurant
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person