About Books + Records
Books + Records is a neighborhood bar + restaurant nestled in the heart of Bankers Hill. Through the lens of globally inspired American cuisine and carefully crafted cocktails, Books + Records provides an energetic, hospitality-focused experience, whether you are joining us for an excellent burger and a cold beer, or for a multi-course meal with all of the flourishes. With nightly happy hour, live music, a very comfortable bar and inspired design, our space is the perfect spot for any occasion.
The Position: SERVER
• Accurate order taking and POS input
• Initial table greet and beverage orders
• Table maintenance
• Accurate cash handling
• Fully completing assigned side work tasks
• Effective use of Steps of Service
• Running Food
• Ensure proper food presentation
• Running Drinks
• Ensure proper beverage presentation
What Makes You Great:
• You are keen on maintaining grace under pressure
• You are extremely versatile and can adapt swiftly
• You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.
• You possess an intense sense of urgency
• Learning about food and beverage excites you.
• You are willing to go above and beyond to please guests.
• You have previous server experience.
The Position: HOST
• Greet all guests and be attentive as soon as they walk through the door
• Create a welcome environment for guests.
• Maintain the reservation book and guest record keeping
• Always try to find ways to accommodate a guest request.
• Guide guests to their tables with menus.
• Manages the floor plan and pays special attention to reservations and ensures they are seated in a timely manner.
• Clean, organize, and stock menus at host area.
• Answer phones and exercise proper phone etiquette when answering questions
• Observe the entire dining experience ensuring that every moment at the exceeds expectations
What Makes You Great:
• You have a great understanding of how a restaurant flows.
• You approach guest issues with empathy
• You possess fluidity in your problem solving.
• You are well organized and exercise foresight to come up with solutions.
• You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while doing so.
• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.
• Learning about food and beverage excites you.
• You are willing to go above and beyond to please guests.
• You have previous hosting experience.
What’s Makes Us Great:
• Competitive salary and company incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits plan for full time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Sick pay
• Tremendous potential for growth
• A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people
• We are looking for individuals with infectious charisma that strive in a collaborative and cohesive team environment.
If you feel you have what it takes to establish lasting impressions and deliver truly memorable experiences please submit your resume to work@booksandrecordsbar.com and let us know which position you are interested in. We would love to meet you!
RBS and CA Food Handler Certifications required.
