About the Role
Takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests. Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service. Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests. Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens. Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated. Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff. Collects tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures. Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests. Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared. Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor. Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards. Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines. Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests.
- Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
- Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards.
- Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
- Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients.
- Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences.
- As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
- Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
- Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others.
- Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
- Collects tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
- Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
- Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
- Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
- Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
- Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
- Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous experience is not necessary.
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
- We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
- Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.
- CulinArt maintains a drug-free workplace.
Skills
- Exceptional communications skills
- Ability to get along well with others
- Flexibility
- Patience
Location
- Fountaingate Gardens - 32 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725
Work Type
- Part time
- Online applications accepted only
Experience Level
- Previous experience is not necessary
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
About the Company
- Founded in 1969, CulinArt manages more than 250 dining facilities for corporations, law and financial services firms, independent schools, colleges and universities, graduate schools, long-term care facilities and a variety of events & entertainment destinations across the country.
- Our mission is to be the industry leader in providing the highest quality dining service to our clients and guests while striving to provide maximum career opportunities for all of our team members.
- Our success lies in our ability not merely to adapt but to revitalize and transform our services continually, pioneering the cutting-edge and unconventional.
- CulinArt’s extremely diverse clientele, that includes many Fortune 500 businesses and esteemed educational institutions, affords great opportunities for career-advancing within the company across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.
- Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Equal Opportunity
- Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
