For the Host position, you’ll need to be a five-star greeter and seater. We’re looking for outgoing, friendly individuals with great communication skills who can make an awesome first impression for Dust Bowl! You will also manage the efficient and timely seating of our guests and answer incoming phone calls.

Essential Job Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Warmly and graciously greet all guests immediately upon arrival.
• Professional phone presentation, attending to high volume phone calls and transfers to personnel, and making reservations.
• Accurate handling of cash and credit card payments for retail, take-out, to-go beer, and growler(s)/crowler(s).
• Accommodate special seating requests for guest(s) whenever possible.
• Seat guest(s) based on guest(s) preferences and balancing of customer flow in service stations per SOP training.
• When seating the guest, inform them of their server’s name. Inspect tables for proper presentation, arrangement, and completeness, informing and helping guest(s) with our QR ordering system.
• Spot sweep and check the floors, stock baskets, and bathroom cleaning rotations regularly during shift and various end-of-day cleaning duties.
• Relay messages to servers, bussers, kitchen, and Managers as needed.
• Happily, thank guests as they leave and invite them to return to Dust Bowl.
• When there is downtime, you will bus tables, run food/drinks, dry trays, roll silverware, etc.
• Side work, sweeping, cleaning windows, stock baskets, and bathrooms.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

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.

You will be required to walk, balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. You must always be able to lift and/or move to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move to 50 pounds.  You must be able to work consistently in a standing position for long periods of time of up to 8 hours.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
You will be part-time with flexibility in hours and shifts according to the operational business needs. Day, evening, and weekend work are required as job duties demand.

Work Atmosphere

This job operates in an otherwise professional, fast-paced restaurant environment.  Work is indoor/outdoor in varying weather conditions and temperatures.

Travel

This position requires 0% travel.

Required Education and Experience

No previous restaurant experience is required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Maintain and have a Current Food Safety Certificate.

Maintain and have a Current RBS Alcohol Certificate.

Possess basic knowledge of dining room and service functions and procedures.

Ability to handle money and operate a POS (Point of Sale) system.

Complete and maintain Company Harassment Prevention and Workplace Violence Training.

Compensation

$16.50 per hr. plus tips

Reports to

General Manager and Taproom Manager(s)

Classification

Nonexempt

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.

What you bring to the table that will make you shine in the Busser position…quite literally. If you enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment, we have a golden hopportunity for you! You will greet guests and serve drinks; providing refills as needed.  You will also need to remove used tableware between courses: clear, wipe down, and reset tables after guests leave. As the backbone of our service staff, you will be constantly on the move. It will be your responsibility to keep your area sanitary and orderly. The amount of love and dedication that goes into each beer we make should also be given to each table’s experience while visiting our Taproom.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Obtain service area assignments at the beginning of each shift.
• Operate small electric and gas power cleaning equipment.
• Promptly greet guests as they are seated and bring water to the table.
• Remove used dishes/trays between courses and provide clean trays as needed.
• Clear tables after guests.
• Take soiled dishes to the kitchen and unload sort, and stack silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in designated areas in the soiled dish drop-off area.
• Between seating, promptly clean tabletops and chairs. Check the floor and clean as required. Reset and arrange the tabletop.
• Inspect assigned restroom every 30 minutes and clean as needed.
• Respond appropriately to guest requests. Communicate guest requests to the server as needed.
• Communicate with the server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization, and customer service.
• Assist server as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods.
• Thank guests as they are leaving.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Organizational Skills
• Stress Management/Composure
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a restaurant environment and may be working near co-workers. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Hazards may include but are not limited to cuts, slipping, and tripping.

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.

• Brisk walking and moving during the entire shift.
• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, and wipe.
• Remain stationary for prolonged periods.
• Frequently wash hands.
• Be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Consistently manipulate fingers, hands, and arms to cut, measure, pour, serve, carry, and wipe.
• Be able to hear and talk.
• Good close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus between the two.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This part-time, variable-hour regular position regularly requires mandatory days, nights, and weekend work.

Travel

You are not expected to travel for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Prior experience working in a restaurant is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be 18 yrs. or older.
• Must possess and maintain Food Safety Certificate and RBS Alcohol Certificate.
• Must complete and maintain Co. Harassment Prevention and Workplace Violence Training.

Compensation

$16.50 per hour plus tips

Reports to

General Manager and Taproom Manager(s)

Classification

Nonexempt

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.

Summary

Imagine working for an award-winning brewery, serving delicious beer paired with tasty food, while managing a highly trained and efficient staff. You will need to have what it takes to professionally represent and promote our brand and policies while overseeing restaurant operations. Maintaining procedures and efficiency is a must. You must be a jack of all trades from understanding what comes out of our taps to cash handling. No two shifts look the same, and that’s what makes being a Keyholder an energizing and dynamic position.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continually refine beer knowledge and communicate that knowledge to staff and customers.
• Maintain a calming presence yet act with a sense of urgency.
• Engage in ethical conduct and decision-making.
• Present a professional appearance and demeanor and expect the same from all Front of House (FOH) staff.
• Completely reads, understands, and complies with OSHA safety, Dust Bowl Co.’s policies, procedures, and guidelines while also communicating these with FOH staff members.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the restaurant, FOH staff, and guests.
• Stay current with relevant legislation regarding the service of alcohol and sale of tobacco and licensing.
• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly, and courteous service.
• Resolve all customer complaints professionally and promptly.
• Ensure that all food and products visually meet portioning and presentation standards.
• Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, the appearance of the facility, sanitation, and cleanliness through training employees, and creating a positive, productive, working environment.
• Monitor and control cash, receipts, and paperwork in accordance with Dust Bowl Co.’s policies and procedures.
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Ensure that all equipment and facilities are kept clean and in excellent working condition, through personal inspection, and by following the Dust Bowl Co.’s preventative maintenance programs.
• Work with all suppliers and sales representatives; complete ordering as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with FOH staff and management through weekly scheduled meetings and discussions.
• Work with the management team as it relates to event planning, scheduling, and other brewery functions and events.
• Dependable and leads by example, follows directions, welcomes feedback, and takes criticism appropriately. Adaptable with the Dust Bowl team and treats all staff and guests with respect and courtesy.
• Complete the end-of-the-night check-out sheet writing down all updates, any repairs, and/or any suggestions.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees, and guests.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and field phone calls according to Dust Bowl Co.’s SOP for phone etiquette.
• Keep inventory accurate in the retail area.
• Assist with communication between Back of House (BOH) and FOH employees.

Competencies

• Problem-Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations.

• Continuous Improvement

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Identify opportunities to improve processes.

• Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

• Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Attendance/Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; and Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with MS Windows operating systems and MS Office applications. At a minimum, intermediate-level skills in Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and effectively interpret documents and manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate with customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Alcohol Safety Certificate.
• Obtain or successfully finish and maintain Dust Bowl’s paid Food Safety Certificate training.
• Complete and maintain Dust Bowl’s paid Harassment Prevention and Workplace Violence Training.

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.

• The employee is consistently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must always be able to lift and/or move 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work consistently in a standing position for up to 8 hours.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Part-time, regular, variable-hour employee. Flexibility in hours and shifts according to operational business needs. Day, evening, and weekend work are required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position requires 0% travel

Compensation

$22.00 – $24.00 per hour

Reports to

General Manager and Taproom Manager(s)

Classification

Nonexempt

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.