Bartender & Waitstaff - Porch Bar & Eatery
Porch is a busy, modern Asian fusion restaurant and bar located in St Heliers. We are open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner from 12 midday. We are looking for Front of House to join our hardworking and close-knit team. We appreciate great staff and like to look after people, in return we offer above average pay, staff meal and drinks.
This is a hands on position requiring natural hospitality and finesse, confidence to communicate with customers and skills to anticipate their needs. You must be able to run your own section, greet and seat guests, offer food and wine suggestions, reset and clear tables, explain food and beverages on delivery, communicate dietary needs to the kitchen, check customers bill and collect payment.Take reservations and answer calls if needed.
Key competencies:
- 1 year as a waiter in a similar role with strong restaurant experience
- A positive attitude
- Able to work with a sense of urgency
- Ability to work in a team
- Reliable, honest and punctual
- Be able to work flexible hours including weekends
- Expert communicator with customers and staff
You will have:
- Strong understanding of run of service in a busy restaurant
- Excellent food and wine knowledge
- 3 plate carry and wine pour essential
- Experience using POS systems
The position is suited to someone with a solid knowledge of modern cocktail bartending, and the ability to execute service at a high level.
Key competencies:
- A minimum of 1 year proven industry experience working in a high volume restaurant or bar setting making cocktails pouring beer and wine
- Positive outlook and strong work ethic
- Well presented with a friendly personality
- Eye for detail
- Fast and team player
Main Responsiblities include:
- Drinks preparation
- Setup/packdown
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Restocking
- Taking Payments/ handling cash
- Maintaining the highest standard of host responsibility around the sale of alcohol
This is a full time position with a minimum of 35 hours per week. Pay rate from $25p/h - $28 p/h depending on experience and capability.
If this sounds like you get in touch! We will only be in contact with candidates with the relevant experience.