Waitstaff, Le Jeune Chef

Waitstaff Position at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant

This person will serve as the waitstaff person for the Le Jeune Chef restaurant and for special catered events. Additionally, this role will show initiative in selection and service of wines.

Full-time Employee Benefits include medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

Qualifications

Education

• Successful completion of the dining room management course, or six months' work experience as waitstaff. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Safe Alcohol Service Certification Successful completion of RAMP Server/Seller Training course paid by the college. Required

Experience

• Full service waitstaff experience. Preferred

Abilities and Skills

• General knowledge of the food service industry. Required
• Knowledge of proper serving techniques for foods and beverages. Required
• Knowledge of wines and wine service or willingness to acquire. Required
• Ability to take direction. Required
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and general public in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Required
• Familiarity with food sanitation, fire prevention, and accident prevention methods. Required

Responsibilities

• Arrange and set up dining room area, e.g. setting tables, arranging chairs, etc.
• Set up and clean service equipment, e.g. starting coffee makers, polishing silver, etc.
• Keep tables and serving area stocked and clean.
• Serve wines including assisting patrons with wine selection.
• Take orders from patrons, serve appropriately, and properly fill out and process guest checks.
• As a team member, assist other waitstaff with serving patrons, answering patron questions in a discreet but helpful manner, guest check procedures (POS), customer service as needed, etc.
• Enter guest checks into register as needed.
• Assist the staff with delivering/retrieving dishes and trays to/from scheduled breaks at various College locations, e.g. PDC, ATHS, etc.
• Set up and serve from pastry and flamb cart.
• Bus tables at assigned stations.
• Assist the staff with set-up, serving, and clean up after scheduled breaks at various College locations.
• Replenish catering supplies at PDC as needed or inform the Coordinator of Restaurant Operations of the need to do so.
• Responsible for knowing and reciting to patrons without notes the menu to include; pronunciation, preparation, ingredients, garniture, and specials.
• Prepare and serve mixed cocktail beverages.

Additional Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare the beverage area for service.

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

• Neat and clean grooming and hygiene habits.
• Some heavy lifting not to exceed 50 lbs. may be required.

Pay Transparency

$16.70 per hour.

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.