La Popular Values Our values driven culture is full of passionate people serving those hungry to discover something new. Many of our guests are joining us for the items they crave or offerings they wish to explore. Our aim is to attract and hire talent that provides an enthusiastic experience for all our guests while being a great coworker for their teammates. With this new concept, our goal is to make people feel good and alive.
Purpose of the Position Expedite all menu items throughout the shift to the guest within La Popular's time standards and providing the best quality product for each guest. This role also busses tables throughout the restaurant and set tables to La Popular's standards. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the General Manager and indirectly to others in management.
Essential Job Functions- Outgoing personality
- Passion for the brand
- Positive Attitude
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Compliance with employee handbook and training manuals
- Limited tequila and mezcal knowledge
- Adhere to La Popular's policies (i.e., dress code)
- Fast foot speed and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment
- Greet or assist any and all guests encountered at with a genuinely friendly disposition (i.e., a warm smile)
- Attend to the needs of all guests in a professional and courteous manner and answer the telephone as needed
- Memorize food, drink and rotating menus on a daily basis in order to respond to guests' inquiries
- Observe state and federal laws regarding the service of alcohol
- Know all table and bar seat numbers and deliver food and drink orders with proper placement
- Set up expo station to standard with proper garnishing tools
- Polish, replenish, and roll silverware
- Collecting dirty dishes and bringing them to the kitchen
- Removing trash from designated areas
- Execute proper food and drink placement at tables
- Maintain and track time standards for all menu items
- Replenish condiments, as needed such as straws, napkins and ice
- Bus tables throughout the restaurant and set tables to La Popular Standards
- Thank all departing guests and asking them to return
- Maintain the expo area in clean condition and sweep and mop floor as needed
- Perform appropriate opening and closing duties such as cleaning and food prep
- Assemble/dismantle work station
Qualifications- At least 18 years of age
- Food Handler Certified
Equipment Used- Point-of-Sale system
- Assorted knives, scissors
- Coffee/Tea/Espresso Machines, if applicable
- Assorted china and flatware
Physical Demands and Work Environment Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing, and repetitive hand and wrist motion; working with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast paced and congested environment that will occasionally be loud, hot and/or physically demanding.
Contingency This job is contingent upon submission of proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, specifically that you are 14 days past receipt of the second shot of a two shot vaccine or 14 days past receipt of a single dose vaccine. Please complete the Vaccination Attestation Form in SuccessFactors within three days of your first day of employment or contact Alma Sierra in the event you are seeking an accommodation with respect to this requirement for medical or religious reasons.
At-Will Statement & Job Description Disclaimer This position is at-will. Food Runners have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Likewise, La Popular has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes that may occur in position, title, pay or other terms or conditions of my employment with La Popular. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.