Service Team Member

HomeState•Los Angeles, CA

6h•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

HomeState is currently hiring for the position of: Service Team Member THE FINE PRINT // All HomeState operational efforts are an extension of our core values and mission. We serve hospitality first, tacos second. Our goal is to redefine casual dining and break down barriers of access to high quality food and caring hospitality at an affordable price point. HomeState is a home away from home. A place where everyone feels welcome and valued. No matter where you’re from. The Service Team Member will report to the Service Manager or Assistant General Manager and embrace the vision which includes nurturing our communities within our four walls and in our surrounding community. A successful Service Team Member provides our guests with an exceptional experience. Every member of our team strives to create an environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Base rate is currently projected to be $18.15 per hour, with tip share it is reasonable to expect to earn $25-$28 per hour.

Requirements

1-2 years in the restaurant industry with guest facing roles preferred.
Personable and enjoys working with people and a diverse team.
Availability to work weekends, day shifts and evening shifts.
Passion for food & hospitality.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time (6 or more hours per shift, excluding break times).
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds (examples include beverage cambros, ice buckets, tray of food & drinks, and taking out the trash).
Ability to frequently bend and reach overhead (examples include stocking to-go supplies and dusting retail shelves).
Ability to recognize, perceive, communicate and/or comprehend directions and spatial cues as expected in a restaurant (examples include“behind” and “corner”).
Must possess dexterity to to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects (examples include mopping, scooping ics, using a stapler or squeeze bottle).
Ability to regularly move around the restaurant from guests areas to kitchen areas while carrying items (such as beverage racks and food trays).
Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions or fluctuating temperatures (such as in the patio dining areas).

Responsibilities

Guest Focus: Build guest relationships and deliver hospitality-centric solutions. Welcome guests, execute service roles (front door, beverage, expo, runner, busser, packer) with care and effectiveness. Be an expert of the menu to guide guest experience, ensure order accuracy and communicate known allergies. Provide hospitality during the guest experience until the moment they depart.
Action Oriented: Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm. Manage time efficiently by taking initiative and working with a sense of urgency to fulfill job duties and/or checklists, find opportunities to engage in hospitality or complete other tasks assigned by the leader of the shift.
Resilient: Rebound from setbacks when faced with difficult situations. Calmly identify and troubleshoot issues that occur during the shift to ensure efficient operations. Constantly communicate with honesty, integrity and transparency.
Collaborative: Build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives. Work closely with team to support each other through daily tasks, promote teamwork and assist with training. Think boldly and bravely to shape a positive impact on one's self, family, neighbors and team members.
Follow all HomeState standards, sanitation guidelines, policies or procedures to ensure that you are serving guests the highest quality, delivering caring hospitality, and that you are embodying the HomeState mission and core values.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance, which includes attendance at all scheduled shifts, training and meetings.
Ensure storefront, service, bathroom and kitchen areas are clean, organized and appealing to guests.
Take pride in your work each day to make things a little better than they were yesterday.
Serve as an ambassador, both internally and externally in the community.

Benefits

With base rate plus tip share, it's reasonable to expect to earn $24-$28 per hour.
Refer a friend, get $500
Free tacos - even on your days off.
Retirement savings option.
Stick around for a while - we have retention incentives.
Affordable health, dental & vision benefits
100% company paid life insurance
We create an environment where everyone with respect and dignity.
We value honest, intentional and transparent communication.
We listen, learn and lead with compassion.
We encourage you to be yourself.
Advancement opportunities available.
Community engagement - HS plays a positive role in community.
Slip resistant shoe program.