Dining Service Team Member

Job Description

Dining Service Team Member | Harry’s

The Tone:
This is a part-time role at Harry’s, located in Gainesville, FL. Harry’s is an organization that offers a significant opportunity to join a team which highly values engagement, skill, and positive attitudes among its members. The company is deeply dedicated to cultivating a work environment where every employee genuinely looks forward to their daily tasks. Harry’s core mission extends beyond simply creating raving fans among its customers; it is equally committed to fostering strong employee loyalty. This is achieved through setting clear expectations, providing comprehensive training programs, offering robust support systems, and consistently recognizing outstanding performance. The development of both customer and employee loyalty is paramount at Harry’s, making this role vital in contributing to a workplace that supports individual growth and satisfaction.

The TL;DR
• Role: Part Time
• Type: Part-Time
• Location: Gainesville, FL
• Mission: This person is responsible for ensuring guests have a positive and welcoming dining experience through efficient table management, positive guest interactions, and overall operational support.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Table Clearing: Efficiently clear all used dishes, cutlery, and debris from dining tables, ensuring the immediate cleanliness and readiness of the space for subsequent steps.
• Table Resetting: Thoroughly clean the table surface and accurately reset it with the appropriate place settings, condiments, and decor, preparing it to be welcoming and fully presentable for incoming guests.
• Guest Relations: Engage with departing guests by sincerely thanking them for their patronage, making a memorable positive impression, and warmly extending an invitation for them to return to Harry’s.
• Operational Support: Proactively complete a variety of other tasks as specifically requested or required by the manager on duty, ensuring consistent contribution to the smooth and efficient operation of the entire dining area.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A High School diploma or GED is preferred for candidates applying to this role, indicating a foundational level of general education.
• Experience: Candidates should ideally possess a minimum of 6 months of prior experience within customer service, retail sales, or the food service industry, demonstrating an understanding of guest-facing operations.
• Skills:
* Demonstrated ability to consistently interact with the public and fellow coworkers in a friendly, genuinely enthusiastic, and outgoing manner, fostering a positive atmosphere.
* Physical capability to perform the normal job functions throughout an entire shift, which includes consistent bending, twisting, and standing movements.
* Possessing a high level of organization in task management, a steadfast commitment to maintaining cleanliness standards, and a strong sense of urgency to ensure efficient service delivery.
* Essential availability to work a flexible schedule, encompassing various shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet operational needs.