About Press Coffee + Crepes:
Press Coffee + Crepes opened in Summer 2016, founded in the desire to be part of the revitalization and ongoing creativity in our small downtown. Since our opening, Press has become widely recognized for its high-quality coffee and beverages served alongside inventive dishes which capture the spirit of European Inspired, Carolina Made.
To work at Press means buying into our vision of authentic hospitality and displaying the “heart on your sleeve” passion we bring to what we do each day. Displaying these attributes consistently will open the door for more opportunities within our growing company.
GREAT HOURS– We are an all-day café, which means NO EVENING SHIFTS.
Job Description:
The server is the most customer-interactive role within the four walls on weekends. Focused attention on guests, accuracy in communicating orders and guest needs and a clear focus on the tasks at hand is needed. Attention to appearance and presenting yourself to guest in a positive manner is required as you are the walking representation of Press during your shift. The ability to work well under pressure and keep up in a fast-paced environment is required. High-energy and charisma are also needed traits, along with a positive attitude. A can-do spirit and knowledge of the current menu will be essential to your success.
Servers at Press must display authentic hospitality while helping guests enjoy their visit – providing an escape from the real world for a bit with great beverages, food, and a welcoming environment. Maintaining focus throughout the shift while prioritizing tasks, utilizing strong time management skills, and being detail-oriented to ensure order and service accuracy are key. Running your tables food and drinks will be required, therefore the ability to lift +/- 20 pounds and stand and walk for 6 hours will be required.
A typical day within this position would require many tasks that are essential to a high-functioning restaurant:
-When arriving for your shift, making sure your tablet and any related items are ready and you are prepared for the shift
-Warmly greet each customer that comes into Press
-Introduce yourself to your tables and smile while interacting
-Utilize tablet for taking orders. When order taking is complete, you MUST read orders back to the customers to ensure accuracy
-Run drinks and beverages to your tables and call out orders as you pass each item to ensure the correct customer gets the correct product
-Collect payment from customers
-Pre-bus and bus tables
-Assist with any other tasks in the restaurant when customers are good and there is down time
Within 30 days the tasks required should be mastered and the job should be able to be completed without step-by-step direction, except for special tasks and situations. At the point of employment review, you will be evaluated on completion and quality of above listed tasks, time management and attendance, consistency of work quality, and plan for growth. We are a committed restaurant that loves the environment of working together and promoting our culture. We encourage working towards your goals and want to work together to get us where we are wanting to go. Positive additions to any team are always rewarded.
Press Coffee + Crepes is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment; including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, job performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job Types: Part-time
Compensation: $11.00+ per hour with tip share.
We operate a pooled tip share with a minimum of $4 per hour in tip share for a guaranteed hourly wage of your base pay + $4/hr. Average actual hourly tip share is currently over $5/hr and varies by days of week/shifts worked.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.00 per hour
Benefits:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person