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HOST The host at Magdalena’s role is to plan, organize, and execute the reservations for daily service. Greet and acknowledge all guests at arrival and departure. Ensure the team provides excellent hospitality  and a pleasant dining experience to our guests. Continue to inform senior team members of flow through meal service to assure the smoothest service possible. To honestly and respectfully communicate with guest whether on the phone or in the restaurant. Above all, the Host must do all to contribute to a positive work environment as set forth by the culture and values of Magdalena. Base Hourly for this position is $15 with a tip out that averages $19-$24/hour. Full or Part Time available.

Responsibilities:  

Engage in sincere and warm interaction with all guests while being professional and courteous, using the verbiage assigned by senior team members.

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Greet and acknowledge all guests that arrive and depart restaurant.

Ensure the team provides excellent hospitality to our guests

Show guests to pre-planned table destinations, seat guests, and hand out menus

Answer general guests questions regarding restaurant operations (hours, menus, bathroom location, parking and driving directions, etc.)

Answer phone calls

Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with all employees, Chefs, and Senior Team through a positive and team-driven work effort

Communicate with Chefs, Senior Team, and Front of House staff to better serve the guests needs and their requests

Have a complete understanding of all floor plans and seat numbers

Maintain uniform cleanliness and proper attire at all times without exception

Experience/Skills:

Adhere to side work requirements as set forth by senior team for opening and closing

1-2 years of high volume environments as a host/hostess preferred

Previous Resy experience preferred

Proficient conversational English

Exceptional people skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Highly responsible & reliable

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work cohesively with fellow employees as part of a team

Ability to focus attention on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous at all times

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and recipes.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or fellow employees.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PREP COOK/SHUCKER. This position at Magdalena is a crucial role in our kitchen, and the ability to keep up with the demand of this station is vital to the smooth operation of service. Starting pay for this role is $16-$17 per hour. Full or Part Time.

Essential Job Functions:

Food

• Set up, execute, check and maintain menu items on a station as directed by the Senior Team in a timely manner and before the beginning of each service

• Communicate promptly and regularly with the Chefs of any product needs related to the dishes on their respective station

• Follow the Chefs’ directions to manage all aspects of your station

• Prep food products according to reservations for shift.  Use proper rotation, first in first out, checking for quality, preventing food waste

• Perform correct cooking techniques specific to your station to the highest standard

• Lead the staff in following the standards for food handling according to the Chefs’ specifications

Health & Safety

• Contribute to the general cleanliness of the kitchen and the equipment therein

• Observe good sanitation practices and safety procedures at all times

• Assist the the Senior Team, from time to time, in managing these practices

Employee Relations

• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with all other employees through a positive and team-driven work effort

• Contribute on a regular basis to employee-led educational forums

• Communicate clearly and professionally with other employees regarding station setup and mise en place and assist the Senior Team in managing these practices

Other Requirements

• Understand how to use, operate, and care for all kitchen equipment.

• Check out with the supervising team member at the end of each shift to communicate any issues or needs the chef needs to be aware of

• Arrive as scheduled for shifts and all meetings

• Daily duties may also include but are not limited to unpacking and stocking kitchen deliveries, as well as assigned cleaning duties.

• Maintain uniform cleanliness and proper attire at all times without exception

Experience / Skills:

• Exemplary knife-skills

• Excellent knowledge of cooking terms, techniques, and recipes

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Serve Safe Food Handlers Certificate preferred

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and recipes.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or fellow employees.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.