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Support Person (Busser/Runner/Porter) - The Tryst Trading Company Food Group
The Tryst Trading Company food group is seeking a dedicated Support Person to join our team. We are a group of passionate individuals committed to creating and serving exceptional food and drinks, fostering a culture of genuine connection with both our guests and our staff.
Role Summary:
The Support Person (Busser/Runner/Porter) plays a vital role in supporting the Bar, Counter, and Server staff by bussing, running products, and maintaining guest-accessible areas as a Porter.
Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
- Greeting and assisting guests.
- Responding promptly to guest needs or escalating requests for immediate assistance.
- Clearing and setting tables.
- Assisting with pre-bussing.
- Running food and drink orders efficiently.
- Maintaining service stations (rotating bus bins, trash removal, stocking, etc.).
- Monitoring, cleaning, and stocking public restrooms as needed.
- Consistently maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Performing assigned Running and Closing Sidework duties.
- Executing tasks or duties as directed by the Manager on Duty.
- Adhering to good food safety practices.
- Ensuring every guest has an enjoyable experience from arrival to departure.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is personable, an effective communicator, a strong team player, and shares our Core Values (listed within the required qualifications).
Benefits and Perks:
- For Full-Time-Eligible Employees: Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid Vacation; and employer matching 401(k).
- For All Employees: Transportation Allowances, Dining Perks, and significant Growth Opportunities. We actively encourage and foster internal promotion and career advancement.
The Growth Path for a successful Support is to > Host or Counter Person > (Barista) > Server > Managing Server > FOH Restaurant Manager > AGM > GM > Central Management Positions.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old or have verifiable parental consent.
- Availability to work on weekends and holidays is mandatory.
- Possess strong oral communication skills in English. Proficiency in additional languages is a significant asset.
- Demonstrated ability to manage personal organization and effectively multitask.
Core Values
Candidates must embody our Core Values:
- Unpretentious
- Fun at heart
- Passionate
- Mindful in the moment
- Demonstrating an "all-for-one-and-one-for-all" team attitude
- Must be capable of standing for extended periods.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
The Tryst Trading Company family of restaurants includes Tryst, The Diner, Open City, The Coupe, and Open City at the National Cathedral. The Tryst Trading Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.