Table Service Assistant - The Bungalow Long Beach
Job Title: Table Service Assistant
Supervisors: General Manager-AGM, Managers
Position Overview: The Bungalow Service Assistant is responsible for overseeing table maintenance and assisting the servers in maintaining impeccable standards of service to our guests. Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, assist in the overall upkeep of the venue, maintain quick footspeed, and ensure smooth service operations and quality service.
The Company:
Conjured from the rich imagination of hospitality visionary Brent Bolthouse, The Bungalow radiates the relaxed charm of another era and marks The Bungalow brand's third location in Southern California.
We are a cocktail lounge/bar with a 70’s California house party theme. We play beachy, mellow feel-good music in the 70’s & 80’s genre. We have a DJ Thursday-Sunday, and are open 5 days a week with last call at 1:30AM, closing at 2AM. We pride ourselves on being a destination full of amazing specialty cocktails, entertainment, and a welcoming team! As a service assistant, your top priority is to support our servers and ensure that we take great care of our guests.
Essential Duties:
Be prepared to work weekends, late nights, and holidays
Complete all daily and weekly side work cleaning duties
Assist in all setup and breakdown of the venue
Ensure that your work area is clean and organized at the start of the shift
Maintain the cleanliness of the venue, both front of house and back of house areas, at all times
Approach and interact with guests with a smile and friendly demeanor. Respond to all guest questions. Provide assistance, direction, and information as requested when working in public areas
Be available on radio/walkie-talkies at all times ready to take a request from colleagues immediately
Assist servers in preparing and delivering bottle service orders to tables
Constantly carry a bus bin through the venue prepared to collect used glassware, plates, and debris from tables
Abide by all state, federal, and corporate liquor and food regulations pertaining to serving and handling food and alcohol (LEAD, TIPs, RBS, and Food Handlers)
Attend all required meetings and daily pre-shifts
Have a positive influence on the team by constantly maintaining a positive and gossip-free work environment
Maintain a level of energy to respond urgently to staff, guest, and venue requests
Be willing to go the extra mile and take pride in the work you do.
Customer Focus: The colleague is genuinely pleasant, positive, and helpful to both guests and colleagues
Confident, helpful, and genuine with internal and external customers
Anticipates guests’ needs and is sensitive to people from all cultures
Is conscientious and always attentive to detail
Goes the extra mile
Team Player: The colleague co-operates and works well with others
Delivers their Best: The colleague is hard working and efficient
Trustworthy and Responsible: The colleague is trustworthy and responsible, demonstrates our culture’s values and philosophy, and works in a safe manner
Composure: The colleague can handle the pressure and remains calm at all times
Committed: The colleague represents The Bungalow brand well and is a true ‘Fan’
Required Qualifications
2-3 years’ previous experience as a busser in a restaurant setting. Some experience in a nightlife setting is a plus
Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal in the English language
Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes am, pm, weekends and holidays
Must have the utmost professional standards
Maintain proper grooming standards, appearance, and friendly demeanor
Ability to handle multiple guest requests and work in a fast-paced environment
Must be 21 years or older
Must be able to lift 45 pounds
Must be able to work on your feet for the duration of a 6 - 8 hour shift
Each of the items listed is considered an essential function of the position. However, the duties, responsibilities, and requirements presented in this job description are intended to be broad-based and high-level and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all roles or responsibilities for the position. The Company reserves the right to alter the duties and responsibilities of the position.