Server Assistant/Food Runner (26-27 Season)

Server Assistant/Food Runner

The Server Assistant/Food Runner will work in both FOH and BOH to deliver food items to guests, prepare non-alcoholic beverages, prepare some light food items, deliver beverages to guests, assist in the set-up, cleaning and clearing of the dining room.

Server Assistant/Food Runner Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist servers in properly serving food and beverages
• Clearing, cleaning and resetting tables to ensure they are ready for the next patrons
• Ensure food and beverages have been made and garnished properly
• Prepare non-alcoholic beverages
• Some light food preparation
• Ensure orders are grouped together and that customers receive the right order
• Must be able to work positively with all staff members, independently and as part of a team
• Uphold the standards of the organization at all times
• Ensure that your station is kept clean, organized and closed properly at end of shift
• General cleaning and maintenance of work areas, complete all assigned daily tasks

Requirements of the Position:

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must be able to multi-task
• Have the ability to work well under pressure and as a team
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to maintain a high quality of friendly and attentive service to our patrons
• Must have very strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand for up to six hours at a time and lift up to 25 pounds

Additional Requirements:

• A willingness to commit to the mission, vision, and values of the theater
• Ability to pass a background check in accordance with state and/or federal laws

Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who:

• Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues
• Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
• Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment
• Are able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative
• Demonstrates an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community