Coffee Person/Counter - The Cookie Bar
- Chicago, United States
Posted 25 days ago
About the role
Immediately Hiring: Coffee People/Counter Servers for The Cookie Bar by Summer House, located at 165 E. Huron in Chicago.
Benefits:
- BCBS health insurance & other options including dental
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Restaurant discounts
- Opportunities for career growth
As the first stand alone location, the Cookie Bar by Summer House has Summer's sweetest treats. Step inside, a yummy and nostalgic spot that calls on your most memorable childhood cravings. The Cookie Bar features a selection of Summer House's famous oversized fresh baked cookies, as well as soft serve and cold brew.
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Counter Servers are responsible for the preparation, presentation and service of menu items for guests, as well as collection of payment.
Essential Functions
- Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs
- Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
- Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly and accurately
- Maintain food quality standards
- Maintain menu item counts and communicate with management when running low
- Sell and accurately account for gift cards and/or merchandise
- Responsible for taking orders, packaging and checking accuracy for all carryout and delivery
- Responsible for the security and reconciliation of a cash drawer
- Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
- Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
- Use sales techniques to present and encourage current promotions to guests
- Follow all steps of service
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system, Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals, as well as telephones and Open Table
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
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