Team Member (Chicago - Lakeview)

Playa Bowls Job Post

Playa Bowls is New Jersey's Original Acai Shop founded in 2014, and our mission is to serve the highest quality, innovative products to support healthier lifestyles and inspire a world of fun, excitement, and togetherness. At Playa Bowls, we live our brand in our actions and in the relationships that we make in our communities. Our focus is to provide a bowl full of deliciousness to every guest, delivered with authenticity and passion for the Playa way. What began as a pair of blenders, a patio table, and a fridge has flourished into a 250-unit operator and franchisor of the leading fast casual restaurant concept.

What We Offer

• Tips: We offer a competitive hourly wage plus tips!
• Development: Our Playa Bowls training program will allow you to grow your skills to use in any career!
• Fun Environment: We are always dancing, smiling & having lots of fun!
• Playa Discounts: Employees receive discounts for meals (on and off shift!) and merchandise.

Who You Are

As a Team Member, you're a positive and enthusiastic people-person, who may just so happen to have a passion for fruit, superfoods, and all things healthy! You will be responsible for helping new customers pick a superfood for them and using your own personal skills to create them. This is done while ensuring guest satisfaction takes priority, food quality and company standards are met. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, career growth, entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and an occasional silly food pun, we want you!

What You'll Do

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant
• Manage time effectively and meet all job responsibilities
• Maintain a positive work environment for guests and staff
• Check products to ensure consistency, palatability, and flavor conformity
• Perform food preparation or service tasks
• Utilize point of sale cash register system
• Addressing any questions or comments that customers may have
• Take customer orders and assemble the orders
• Replenish supplies and condiments and maintain inventory
• Notify supervisor of any food orders or food shortages
• Lives the Playa Bowls mission, purpose, and values

What You'll Bring

• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service by providing friendly, attentive service and ensuring satisfaction with every guest interaction.
• Proven ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment, quickly adjusting to changing priorities and customers' needs to maintain seamless operations.
• Collaborates effectively with team, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks to meet customer demands during peak hours
• Ability to handle customer concerns or operational challenges with assistance from management calmly and effectively
• Ensuring accurate orders and maintaining food presentation standards

Essential Physical Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift or otherwise move 25-40 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to retrieve items from high and low shelving, the fridge/freezer, and under counters
• Must be able to tolerate occasionally loud environments (high powered blenders, timers, and order notifications).
• Ability to frequently move about inside the establishment to access the Point-of-Sale cash register, assemble guest orders, clear tables, restock inventory, etc.

Mission: Inspire and support our communities one bowl at a time.

Values: Real Deal. Playa Passion. Powerhouse. Big Wave Chaser. Dawn Patrol

Additional Information: "Playa Bowls is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity in our workplace. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law."