Utility / Host – Parks & Rec

• →Deliver exceptional guest service through warm, engaging interactions throughout every shift
• →Greet and seat guests at the front door, manage flow, and create a welcoming environment from the moment they walk in
• →Clear, sanitize, and reset tables quickly and thoroughly to keep service moving
• →Maintain cleanliness and presentation across dining areas, patios, bars, bathrooms, walkways, service stations, floors, trash areas, glass, furniture, and high-touch surfaces
• →Monitor the restaurant's appearance continuously and address issues before guests notice them
• →Support servers and bartenders with pre-bussing, food running, polishing glassware and silverware, stocking, and table maintenance
• →Keep polished glassware and silverware levels stocked and service-ready at all times
• →Refill ice, condiments, and operational essentials throughout service
• →Communicate clearly between FOH and BOH to keep food moving and service tight
• →Anticipate guest and team needs before being asked, and step in wherever support is needed as business shifts throughout the day
• →Complete opening, closing, and transition side work thoroughly and consistently
• →Keep stations stocked, organized, and ready for the next wave of service
• →Maintain urgency during high-volume service without losing attention to detail
• →Support service recovery and help fill operational gaps as they come up
• →Support sustainability efforts through proper waste management and sorting

• →Food Passion: Demonstrates enthusiasm for cooking and food preparation.
• →Quality Focus: Maintains high standards in food preparation and presentation.
• →Team Player: Works effectively in a collaborative kitchen environment.
• →Organization Master: Maintains clean, efficient work areas.
• →Recipe Expert: Follows standardized recipes and portions accurately.
• →Multi-tasker: Handles multiple orders while maintaining quality.
• →Communication Pro: Coordinates effectively with kitchen, service teams, and leadership, facilitating clear communication channels across all organizational levels.
• →Safety Champion: Ensures adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• →Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks during service periods.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot environments.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, and use hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

• Experience in a high-volume bar and/or restaurant is strongly preferred.
• Comfort with working independently, multitasking, and maintaining efficiency and productivity with the ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work environment is usually that of a restaurant kitchen.
• The work environment includes exposure to heat, water, and cleaning chemicals.
• The employee frequently works with industrial cleaning equipment.
• The employee frequently works on wet floors.
• The position requires extended periods of standing and walking.