The Rising Sun is an Arts District sidewalk cafe offering southern-inspired breakfast and brunch food with a boozy bent. This is a cafe that operates in tandem with its sister concept, The Obscure Distillery, which currently offers weekend tasting room experiences.
We are looking for a weekend daytime Server/Expo Shift Lead to provide excellent fast casual pickup service and great food to the neighborhood Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This role interacts directly with guests and the bar/kitchen team.
Responsibilities include:
- Expediting dine-in and takeout orders via kiosk and online ordering system with an eye for efficiency and food quality
- Providing excellent table service in an al fresco setting, including direct guest interaction, taking orders, running food and drinks, order taking and bussing.
- Working with our kitchen & counter team to ensure fast, friendly service and overall positive work environment
- Assisting chef and line cook when needed, finishing/bagging orders.
- Answering guest questions about the cafe concept and managing guest expectations
- Delivering food to guests and checking in throughout their meal
- Maintaining an energetic, positive, organized, and pro-active nature in a busy setting
- Opening/closing duties as scheduled
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum four years in food service, fast casual/high volume counter service a plus
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to keep a cool head in a busy environment and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Charismatic, outgoing self-starter with pride and passion for great customer service.
- POS systems management, TOAST experience preferred
- Kind, thorough, reliable, and team-oriented
- Ability to lift & carry up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for up to 8 hours
- Weekend availability a must, weekday availability a plus.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Restaurant type:
- Café
- Fast casual restaurant
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Experience:
- Restaurant experience: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person