Bienvenue! Welcome to Broussard’s Cajun Cuisine!
We’re glad you’re here! Our team is growing and looking for individuals who have knowledge in the culinary field, or those who are excited to learn about it. We serve our guest delicious fares in a fun, laid-back atmosphere with a distinctly unique Louisiana vibe.
Our fast-paced, fun casual dining restaurant is hiring for hosts, hostesses, and servers. A restaurant goer’s first impression is made by the host, who is there to greet, seat, and keep guests happy before they even start their meals. This entry-level position is ideal for the social set—people-people who’ve never met a stranger and could score an A+ in small talk. Being able to diffuse difficult situations involving hungry people and thinking on your feet come in handy with this job.
If you….
- need a flexible schedule,
- are excited about teamwork,
- like working in a fast-paced environment,
- are looking for upward mobility in your career,
- are passionate about food & the culinary world,
…then Broussard’s is the place for you.
Responsibilities:
- Greet incoming and departing Guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact; escort them to assigned dining area; present menus; announce waiter's name
- Use visual cues to seat Guests in either the bar or dining area depending on their preference
- Inform Guest of current promotion and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
- Answer incoming calls to the restaurant and provide appropriate service
- Manage the flow of Guests into the Dining and Bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming Guests if appropriate
- Tend to special Guest needs and requests
- Observant to Guests' needs throughout dining experience to ensure they receive high quality service (i.e. notice a drink refill is needed while seating another Guest and ensuring the drink is refilled prior to getting back to the door).
- Protect establishment and Guests by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol control policies
- Help dining room staff by setting and clearing tables; replenishing water; serving beverages
- Issue dining charges by verifying orders; calculating taxes; totaling bill for to-go orders
- Receive payments by validating credit charges; approving checks; accepting currency; calculating and issuing change for To-Go orders
- Reconcile cash drawer by proving cash transactions; listing checks and credit card charges for to-go orders
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age to serve. (Due to equipment & alcohol.)
- Must be able to read menus
- Must be able to articulate clear greetings and farewells to Guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance
- Must be able to clearly communicate Guests' needs to all member of staff as needed.
- Must be able to hear well in a loud environment, to answer telephones, and respond to Guest requests.
- Must be able to walk and stand for the entire shift.
- Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and wipe
- Must be able to carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs.)
- A desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
- A minimum of 6 months’ experience in a full-service restaurant is preferred but not required.
- Must be upbeat, outgoing, and positive.
- Must be able to assist Guests and possess great customer service skills.
Benefit Conditions:
- A waiting period may apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $6.15 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How did you hear about us?
- Our restaurant serves alcohol, prepares fresh meats, vegetables, and other specialty items. The law requires that you be at least 18 years old to serve and operate some of the equipment used in our restaurant. Are you at least 18 years of age?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person