Restaurant Guest Service Team Member

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire our team members, guests and the communities that we serve. We accomplish this by living our values of We Care, We Show Pride, We are Passionate, and We Love Life. Our noodles dishes are unique, multicultural and full of flavor. We believe that our team members should be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where noodlers can bring their full self to work. Striving for a team that represents the diverse communities and guests we serve makes us better. SUMMARY We're looking for a Team Member to become part of our friendly atmosphere and join our enthusiastic crew. This is you if...you're passionate about providing guests with the best experience possible. You enjoy working with people who take food seriously yet have fun preparing and serving it. You are energized by possibility and committed to contributing to the collaborative spirit of the team. And you're looking for an opportunity to learn, grow and explore your career potential. Restaurant Guest Service RESPONSIBILITIES Greet guests to make them feel comfortable and welcome Take guests' food orders and handle cash and credit transactions Follow Noodles & Company's operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety/security to ensure the safety of all team members during each shift Demonstrate knowledge of the brand and menu items Serve food to guests in a courteous and timely manner Quickly and accurately prepare food items including prep, noodles, salads, soups, sandwiches Check food quality and food temperatures throughout the day to ensure that food is fresh and safe to serve Follow sanitation and safety procedures including knife handling and kitchen equipment Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant and ensures proper set up and/or breakdown of the entire restaurant including dining room, restrooms, kitchen, and prep areas Effectively handle guest concerns and complaints Work as a team to prepare the restaurant for each shift Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture of Noodles & Company Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality Contributes to a positive team environment Position may include cook, cashier and/or server responsibilities Must adhere to appearance standards Free Shift Meal Restaurant Guest Service KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS Excellent guest service skills required Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Team oriented, adaptable, dependable, and strong work ethic Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays Must be at least 16 years of age