What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front of House- Cedar Rapids position at Big Grove Brewery?
Summary/Objective
Our Front of House team is accountable for providing amazing experiences for our guests. This is achieved through what we call Relentless Hospitality. Our Front of House positions should exuberate our hospitality standards, listed below. If you read them and get excited about creating this kind of culture with a really great group of people- please apply to join the team!
Big Grove Hospitality Standards
I do what it takes to be successful in our culture, standards, and values.
I assist my teammates, stepping out of my primary duties when necessary, to make them more effective. (Enrich the life next to you)
I am empowered to deliver Relentless Hospitality.
I know every guest and team problem is an opportunity to make LASTing connection. LAST - Listen, Acknowledge, Solve, Thank.
I focus my attention on each person within 20 feet. I smile, make eye contact, and appropriately acknowledge each person within 10 feet. I greet any person within 5 feet. (5/10/20)
I am the greatest host of the greatest house party. I say hi, bye, and thank you until it’s weird. (Host the greatest weirdest house party)
I let people know what I can do, not what I can’t do. (Don’t Stop, Get it, Get it)
I am proud and responsible for: 1. My professional appearance, language and behavior. 2. Our safe, clean, and beautiful place. (Look and be phenomenal)
I know sometimes a guest or teammate may not be right, but I take charitable actions to ensure they remain my guest or teammate. (Be generous with your spirit)
I prepare properly to get stuff done and deliver gold medal work. (Preparation GSD = Gold)
I know problems are just opportunities. They are waves to ride together to success. I see my teammates and can get on my board. (Waves crush you, unless we surf together.)
I create connections so I can give, take, and share directions. (ABCD - Always Be Collecting, Creating, and Connecting the Dots)As a standard, Front of House employees are hired for and will learn all aspects of what it takes to run a successful service. You may have more than one primary role. Our FOH roles include: bartender, server, host, merch utility, shift manager, and runner. Specific role opportunities are based on experience, knowledge and core value competencies.
Core Values
Big Grove only hires and retains people who exhibit our core values. Our Core Values are:
Set the Tone
Thirst for Improvement
We Care
Practice Candor
Passion Driven
You will be given a culture deck explaining these core values. The goal of our culture deck is to show you who we are as a company, and then you can decide if you personally align with us and are excited to begin a career here.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Every FOH position has slightly different job duties. Here are the top for each role:
Bartender
Delivering Relentless Hospitality to all guests seated at the bar is fundamental to this role. From the initial welcome to close out- you are accountable for the experience of that guest.
Responsible for preparing and serving a variety of beverages for the bar and restaurant. Ensure that drinks are made accurately and consistently according to recipes, correct glassware is being used and that it is clean, and beers are being poured properly.
Have an in-depth understanding of our food and beverage menus. Understand different types of alcohol and how to serve them responsibly. Stay up to date on all the latest beer and menu releases.
Keep the bar full & organized of all inventory of alcohol, mixers, garnishes and other supplies.
Keep the bar area clean and well maintained.
Server/Eventss
Delivering Relentless Hospitality to all guests seated in your section is fundamental to this role. From the initial welcome to close out- you are accountable for the experience of that guest.
Have an in-depth understanding of our food and beverage menus. You must be able to answer guest questions accurately; including questions about food sensitivities. Stay up to date on all the latest beer and menu releases.
Assist the Event Lead in preparing the event space for smooth event execution
Attend weekly event meetings to go over upcoming events and assigned tasks. Work independently and as a achieve these tasks
Assist team in running food and drinks, bussing tables, helping clean from beginning to end of the event.
Host
Hosts are the first point of contact for guests into Big Grove and shape the customer’s entire experience. . Customers must be greeted warmly and enthusiastically.
Address guest inquiries, handle complaints or special requests.
Manage the taprooms seating plan efficiently to even the flow of service and optimize table turnover, all while taking guests comfort and preference into account.
Keep host stand and adjacent areas clean, tidy & organized
Restock to-go beer and assist in the merchandise store as needed
Thank every guest as they depart for visiting us.
Answer phone calls, and answer customer questions, and take call-ahead or reservation requests.
Utilize Toast Tables software to initiate and maintain waitlists. Provide guests accurate wait times.
Competencies
Customer Focused
Must be able to solve problems
Positive attitude
Team player approach
Detail oriented
Thorough and Organized
Be high performing with the ability to look at business as a whole, communicate with all people, collaborate with all departments, work to solve organizational problems, and accomplish goals. Contribute to and exemplify Big Grove values, vision, standards, and culture.
Work Environment
The work environment for this position is fast-paced, customer-focused, and team-oriented. FOH works in a dining room, bar, patio, or event setting. The environment may include:
Exposure to loud noise levels, frequent guest interaction, and crowded spaces
Working near hot equipment, sharp objects, and cleaning chemicals
Shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift
Occasional exposure to outdoor elements if serving on a patio or outdoor seating area
Team-oriented atmosphere requiring strong communication and collaboration skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8-10 hours per shift)
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting
Ability to lift, carry, and balance trays of food and beverages (up to 25-30 lbs regularly, occasionally up to 50 lbs)
Manual dexterity to handle serving trays, glassware, plates, and utensils quickly and safely
Ability to navigate a fast-paced, crowded environment while maintaining awareness of guests and surroundings
Frequent use of hands and arms for serving, cleaning, and resetting tables
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a noisy, busy environment
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
We are hiring both Full time and Part time positions. Hours of work/ days may vary from week to week. Schedules will be posted 2 weeks prior to allow time for employees to be informed of work requirements. The business is open 7 days a week during many different parts of the day. Evening and weekends are a key requirement.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Preferred Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of related experience working in a high volume restaurant or taproom preferred. If starting as a server or bartender, you must have prior serving or bartending experience.
Must be of legal age to serve and bartend per state law
Must have current IPACT certification if located in Iowa; we will have other alcohol training in other states
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.