Restaurant & Bakery Host/Cashier

Host Activities and Guest Interaction

Welcomes new Guests as they arrive and shows them to their seats. Describes features, soup of the day, etc.

Checks out Guests at the register. Asks, “How was your meal and service?” Thanks Guests and invites them to return.

Moves through the dining room regularly to ensure Guests have all items needed. Attentively makes Guests feel special.

Offers specific suggestions for take-out bakery items. Efficiently packages to-go orders.

Ensures cashier area, bakery cases and displays, lobby area, entryway and Guest restrooms and dining room stay clean throughout the shift.

Reports to Work

• Wears a well-groomed, clean and proper uniform at all times.
• Practices good personal hygiene.

Opening and Closing Duties

• Seats Guests in a friendly and timely manner in person or on telephone.
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Completes wait sheets.
• Processes To-Go orders.
• Maintains guests’ needs throughout their dining experience by assisting servers with pre bussing procedures.
• Sweeps floor around tables to assist servers when needed.
• Performs side work during shift downtime including but not limited to; rolling silverware, restocking cleaning works stations and bussing tables, etc.
• Provides assistance to all servers and bus persons in order to execute service standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold.
• Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.
• Must have time management skills.
• Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations.
• Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment.
• Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times.
• Bending, reaching, walking.
• Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces.
• The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 205 franchised units.
• The longevity and success of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is largely attributed to the concept’s ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave.
• At Perkins, we’re always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins’ iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years.
• We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.
• BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS
• This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.