Server

Location: Menlo Park

Position: Server

Salary: $17.10 Tips (Hourly)

Calling all foodies, the passionate, the inspired!

Burma Food Group is more than just a “job” and we are more than just a “company”. We are a small but mighty group of individuals passionate about food, life, people and culture. We are strong believers that food should be more than just fuel, it should be celebrated, act as a source of discovery, connection, and feed a sense of adventure.

Burma Food Group is the company behind Burma Superstar, Burma Love and Burma Bites restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. What started out as a single restaurant with a vision to bring Burmese/Asian cuisine to the world, has quickly turned into a family of restaurants, a non-profit organization, as well as a retail line, and this is just the beginning.

Together we are on a mission to bridge cultures through food, and we want YOU to join us on our mission!

Position Summary:

This role is more than a SERVER, it is the opportunity to join a family, and act as a brand ambassador for bridging cultures through food. Take our patrons on a culinary adventure through education, quality service, and making sure they have a positive experience at our restaurant! We are counting on you to be an extension of our brand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Educate customers about the food, ingredients and culture
• Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting a menu, offering cocktails, suggesting courses, identifying appropriate wines and answering food preparation questions
• Be personable. Always greet patrons, engage with a positive attitude, and make a point to remember regulars
• Be a team player, and work together with your team to foster a family and warm atmosphere
• Take food and drink orders from customers accurately and with a positive attitude
• Enter orders in computers for transmission to kitchen staff
• Ensure tables are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
• Promptly address customer service issues and refer customers to management when necessary
• Collect payments from tables
• Prepare checks that itemize the total meal costs and sales taxes
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Fill in for absent staff as needed
• Comply with health and safety codes

Qualifications:

• Team player positive attitude
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent oral communication skills required
• Positive interpersonal skills required
• 1 year FOH experience as a Server/Food Runner/Host
• Service experience in a fast-paced environment
• Valid Food Handlers, Sexual Harassment Certifications and RBS Certification (or acquire one within 2 weeks of hiring)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Opportunity to be a part of a growing and passionate company and team
• Unique opportunity to bridge cultures through food
• Competitive salary
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Meals provided
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO):

Burma Food Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and other protected classes. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with legal requirements. In addition to federal law requirements, Burma Inc complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which company operates.