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Patty O's Cafe & Bakery

Located in the picturesque town of Washington, Virginia. 30 minutes from Culpeper, Front Royal, and Warrenton, Virginia 40 minutes from Gainesville and Stephen City, Virginia Just a bit over an hour from Reston and Loudoun County, Virginia

Patty O's Caf & Bakery is a new restaurant by Patrick O'Connell, the award-winning chef and proprietor of The Inn at Little Washington. The Cafe & Bakery opened in the fall of 2021, Patty O's features American classics inspired by Chef O'Connell's childhood, as well as a magical dream-like mural, incredible handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer, and a grab and go bakery of delightful French inspired pastries; there will be something for everyone. Why join our team:

We offer:

• Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
• Paid time off (Full time employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• On-the-job training
• Employee education allowance
• Advancement potential
• Flexible schedules
• Employee appreciation events
• Complimentary uniforms
• Delicious family meals daily prepared by the chefs
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive pay

Come be a part of history and the legacy of the first ever Patty O's Cafe & Bakery!

Summary

This is a position that assists the operation of the bar and the proper closing of the bar as well as performs all server's assistant tasks as needed/scheduled. The team member is able to seamlessly slide between the two roles and assist in both throughout any given shift.

Essential Functions

SERVER'S ASSISTANT

1. Ability to clear and reset tables in a timely manner

2. Assists with polishing all glassware and silverware as needed

3. Redistributes glassware once polished

4. Creates sets and roll ups as needed

5. Working knowledge of floor plan and position numbers

6. Assists servers with making iced tea, lemonade, coffee and hot tea

7. Can brew iced tea and coffee as needed

8. Creates bread baskets to our standard and can deliver them to the table and recite one-liner

9. Able to walk food to tables, deliver dishes using open-handed service and recite one-liner for each dish

10. Capable of presenting the Dessert Trolley at a table

11. Able to process a guest payment when/if needed.

12. Checks in with host regularly to see what tables need to reset and to confirm correct party size

13. Willing and able to train all newly hired Server's Assistants in all aspects of the role.

BARBACK

1. The ability to close the bar down in a timely fashion and to our standards utilizing the nightly checklist

2. Ensures the nightly checklist is signed off on by a leader/manager

3. Assists with polishing and restocking glassware throughout the shift and at the end of the night

4. Familiarization of the liquor room and where all beverage products are kept

5. Ability to restock the bar utilizing the bar restocking par sheet

6. Able to juice and assist with basic preparation functions as needed

7. Assist bar team with tasks needed to help the bar run smoothly and efficiently

8. Assists with guest maintenance as needed

9. Able to help prep garnishes

10. Basic knowledge of cocktail/beverage menu to assist bartenders preparing drinks on high demand shifts.

Qualifications

Required

1. Excellent communication skills

2. Must be at least 18 years of age

3. Must be well-groomed and well-presented

4. Must have reliable transportation

Desirable

1. Familiarity with Forbes Standards

2. Ability to communicate in a language other than English, preferably Spanish or French

3. Certification in alcohol awareness program

4. Certification in CPR

Skills

1. Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing

2. Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written

3. Must always be organized and maintain cleanliness of workstation

4. Ability to speak using clear and professional language

5. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

6. Ability to cross-train across multiple departments and assist when needed

7. Ability to assist guests with questions about the property, its history, and surrounding areas.

Physical Demands

1. Must be able to lift 30+ lbs.

2. Able to stand, bend and walk for long periods of time

3. Frequent or occasional need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting and climbing

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