Nestled in the heart of suburban New Jersey, a mere 12 miles from the vibrant pulse of Philadelphia, Saddlehill sits as an oasis spanning over 70 acres of vineyards and preserved farmland. Opening Spring 2024, our spacious tasting room overlooks the vineyards, farm, horse pastures, and flower gardens. Saddlehill is set to become a distinguished destination with a 175-seat farm-to-table kitchen and tasting room. Saddlehill Cellars features a wine tasting room which includes a farm-to-table bistro with wine and food pairing offerings. We will be serving a delicious menu of items made primarily with farm-produced ingredients, in addition to selling its estate-crafted wines in the retail shop.
Saddlehill Cellars is in search of outstanding, enthusiastic customer service oriented superstars that are looking to become a part of our growing company!
JOB SUMMARY
The Service Assistant/Busser is responsible for bussing tables, assisting servers with any customer service needs they might have, help with running food/ wine and completing side work.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver an exceptional customer service experience by providing superior level of service Responsible for assisting servers with any of their customer service needs
- Thorough understanding of floor plan, table numbers and position points
- Restocks, cleans, and maintains all restaurant server stations
- Familiar with food menu
- Interacts and converses with guests
- Follows and completes all assigned side work, helps team members as needed.
- Follows steps of service and proper service procedures
- Clears, cleans, and sanitizes restaurant tables, bussing dishes to kitchen dishwasher station and resets tables as needed. Also, removes bus tubs from the bar to kitchen dishwasher station Restocks, cleans, and maintains all restaurant stations.
- Understands seating layout, how tables are divided into server areas, and how to deliver food.
Qualifications/ Skills
- Previous experience as a food runner in a casual dining establishment preferred
- Must be 18 years or older
- Be a team player with excellent communication skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
- Have a warm, friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine desire to take care of others
- Able to stand, walk for longer periods of time.
- Full knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures.
- Must possess the disposition to have fun at work and display that spirit to our guests.
- Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays/ weekends.
- Has reliable transportation and be on time.
- Bonus: likes wine
- Flexible schedule availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards in the food and beverage industry.
- A passion for the hospitality industry and a genuine desire to provide an outstanding dining experience.
Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Has reliable transportation and be on time.
Shift/ Schedule
We are open 6 days a week
Weekends/ Evening Shifts
Part Time/ Full Time Daytime Hours 10.30- 5pm. Evening Hours: 5-9pm
If you are a dedicated and service-oriented individual, eager to contribute to a dynamic team in a casual restaurant and winery setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team of passionate professionals!
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