Indian Restaurant Hiring for Waiter/Food Runner Job at Gaithersburg, MD Full Time

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Restaurant Experience: 1+ year (Required)
• Knowledge of Indian Cuisine (Preferred)

Job description

We are a fast-growing, casual dining Indian restaurant company that was recently featured in multiple publications including The Washington Post. We are looking for professional, polished, and active staff members to help make the experience of our guests optimal. Each team member plays an invaluable role and helps make the whole system work. We offer a fun environment, flexible schedules, awesome pay, and benefits like free shift meals. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately
• Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff
• Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)
• Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins
• Serve welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres, upon guests’ arrival
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)
• Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed
• Remove dirty dishes and utensils
• Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items
• Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)

Skills

• Experience as a Food Expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurant
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours
• Availability to work various shifts, including weekends
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment
• Degree in hospitality or restaurant management is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $800.00 per week

Physical Setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge of Indian Cuisine?

Experience:

• Food service: 1 year (Required)
• Restaurant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location