Host/Server Assistant

Job Description $16.90-$16.90 Plus Tips. This is an Hourly and Non-Exempt position. Benefits Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for employees eligible under ACA measurement rules. Paid sick leave in accordance with California law and applicable local city or county ordinances. Extras Growth Opportunities! Training and advancement opportunities may be available for qualified candidates, including our Shift Leader program with extensive on the job training. Hospitable culture that recognizes hard work, effort, perseverance, and leadership. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day so our team can enjoy time with family & friends. Different scheduling options to support our team and ensure excellent service for our guests. Meal discounts. Company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We are the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Plenty of future possibilities to advance in your career! Responsibilities Makes memorable first and last impressions with a smile. Greets incoming and departing guests in a welcoming manner, seats guests in the dining and bar areas, and ensures a smooth handoff to service staff. Coordinates wait and seats guests with a sense of urgency. Always smiles and has genuine conversations with guests. Demonstrates teamwork by supporting all areas of the restaurant as business needs arise. Commits to food safety, cleanliness, job safety and sanitation standards. Busses tables, delivers food and supports the dining room, and ensures every opportunity to WOW our guests is fulfilled. Has a general knowledge of the food and drink menu and is able to recommend and upsell products. Answers the phone promptly and professionally and directs calls. Leads the lobby experience for each guest, following Outback hospitality standards. Assists guests and supports Servers by serving food and beverages, clearing and resetting tables, and ensuring a clean, welcoming dining environment. Requirements Ability to lift, carry or move up to 30 lbs. Able to work in hot and cold environments. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per shift. Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and stooping. Manual dexterity to handle glassware, utensils and technology systems. Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment. Visual ability to include distance, close, color, depth, and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus as needed. The role involves working in areas with low or dim lighting. Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. For all California based positions: Responsible Beverage Service Certifications Required (can be completed during training, and up to 60 days after start date). Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements All newly hired employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). You can view the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work poster at Out West Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to any characteristic protected by federal and state laws. The Company is committed to pay equality and fully complies with the California Equal Pay Act. The Company complies with all applicable California wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, overtime, meal periods, rest breaks, reporting time pay, and split shift pay. California applicants have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) outlined in our applicant privacy notice along with our data practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Out West Restaurant Group