Wait Assistant/Food Runner

Wait Assistant

The Wait Assistant (Busser) is primarily responsible for assisting food servers in providing quality service to members and guests as well as clearing and resetting tables. This position is also responsible for all sanitation and health code requirements for wait assisting areas. Furthermore, this position will interact on a daily basis with other Club staff, members, and guests. He/she will need to work with a variety of personalities on a daily and ongoing basis.

Previous wait assistant/bussing or food runner experience is desired

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Is attentive to guests at all times and pays specific attention to tables Host is seating so that the appropriate amount of waters, bread/butter, etc. is brought to them.
• Ensures all orders are made according to guests desires.
• Ensures all food items are accounted for according to the POS chit.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of menu, including preparation styles and plating.
• Understands the flow of service within the kitchen and can properly communicate needs from the FOH to the Expeditor.
• Understands the rotation of specials and features in each dining space.
• Memorizes all sections within the dining rooms, table numbers, and seat numbers associated with those tables.
• Understands tray and plate carrying protocol and adheres to best practices.
• Checks expiration dates and quality of opened bottles before service and during stocking.
• Ensures work area is stocked completely before and after every shift.
• When stocking, proper security procedures are handled correctly to ensure that store rooms are locked properly after use.
• Ensures the correct handling and covering of food according to hygiene and health department regulations.
• Performs opening, running, and closing work assignments on time and fully every shift.
• Ensures work station and surrounding area are clean, sanitized, and disinfected properly according to health code guidelines for members at all times.
• Works in tandem with serving and kitchen staff to ensure food quality and timeliness.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with members, guests, coworkers, and management.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Work will require continuous standing and occasional sitting.
• Involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
• Ability to climb on step stool or ladder to complete elements of the job or facilitate maintenance issues.
• Bend, lean and stoop without hindrance.
• Fine motor skills.
• Ability to prioritize, anticipate situations, and take quick action.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced front-of-house dining and pub environment, including indoor and outdoor areas
• Moderate to high noise levels from guests, staff, and service activity
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Hands-on service responsibilities, including assisting servers, delivering food, clearing and resetting tables, and maintaining guest areas
• Exposure to hot and cold conditions depending on dining area or weather
• Close collaboration with servers, kitchen staff, and management to ensure timely and accurate service
• Direct interaction with members and guests to maintain a welcoming and professional experience

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Employee discounts
• Complimentary meal during shifts
• Paid sick time
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule
• Medical, dental, accident and life insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Vacation time
• Paid company holidays

Edina Country Club is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.