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Server
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RABA
Retro Arcade Bar Attendant
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Server
Mission Taco Joint - Kirkwood
Description
The server is the direct guide to the guest experience at MTJ. The server controls the pace and tone of the dining experience from the moment a guest sits at a table to the time they stand up to leave. They provide friendly, responsive service focusing on hospitality and ensuring their guests want to return.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Genuinely welcome guests and engage them in unscripted conversation
- Listen to guests’ questions, needs, and concerns.
- Address each with attention, understanding, and by making recommendations
- Anticipate the guests’ needs or preferences by recognizing facial and indirect cues throughout their dining experience (hesitation, silence, glancing around the restaurant, etc.)
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services. Stay up to date on off menu products, specials, etc.
- Use the POS/Toast as a primary method of communication and organization
- Deliver food and drinks to tables, communicate items to the table
- Facilitate charge and payment from guests
- Answer phones and complete those calls as necessary
- Communicate openly, clearly, and positively to guests, co-workers, and managers
- Embrace the teamwork philosophy by striving to assist other team members
- Protect guests and the establishment by knowing and following sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies.
- General and basic housekeeping duties including but not limited to sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning beverage equipment, stocking side stations, servicing restrooms, etc.
Qualities of a Server:
- Friendly and energetic demeanor and personality
- Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Positive outlook and influence
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Awareness of environment and service needs
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency
- Basic computer literacy and basic math skills
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age (Adhere to MO liquor laws)
- Previous restaurant experience
- Previous serving experience preferred
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Hiring
Hourly
$6 / hr + Tips
Retro Arcade Bar Attendant
Mission Taco Joint - Kirkwood
Description
Reports To:
General Manager, AGM, KM, Manager
Job Summary:
The Retro Arcade Bar Attendant provides timely, accurate and friendly service while
preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. The Retro Arcade Bar Attendant’s
primary objectives are to distribute alcohol responsibly and to promote a fun and relaxing
atmosphere for guests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Genuinely welcome guests and engage them in unscripted conversation.
● Listen to guests’ questions, needs, and concerns. Address each with attention,
understanding, and by making recommendations.
● Understand the arcade games to address minor problems.
● Anticipate the guests’ needs or preferences by recognizing facial and indirect cues
throughout their dining experience (hesitation, silence, glancing around the restaurant,
etc.)
● Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its
standards, procedures, products, and services. Stay up to date on off menu products,
specials, etc.
● Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with MTJ’s standard
drink recipes.
● Use the POS/Toast as a primary method of communication and organization.
● Facilitate charge and payment from guests.
● Communicate openly, clearly, and positively to guests, co-workers, and managers.
● Embrace the teamwork philosophy by striving to assist other team members.
● Protect guests and the establishment by knowing and following sanitation, safety and
alcohol control policies.
● Promote and enforce rules and regulations of the Retro Arcade Room intended for the
safety and welfare of guests.
● Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking
steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking and/or getting them to eat food or
ordering taxis or other transportation.
● Maintain order of bar guests, asking them to leave if they become loud or obnoxious,
and physically removing them if necessary
● Restock bar inventory and supplies.
● Perform opening and closing duties for the Retro Arcade and Arcade Bar.
● General and basic housekeeping duties including but not limited to sweeping and
mopping floors, cleaning and sterilizing glasses and bar equipment, maintaining
cleanliness of counters, sinks, shelves and storage areas, etc
● Perform any other duties as assigned by managers.
Qualities of a Bartender:
● Friendly and energetic demeanor and personality.
● Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively.
● Ability to keep calm under pressure.
● Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure.
● Positive outlook and influence.
● Ability to multitask and stay organized.
● Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation.
● Awareness of environment and service needs
● Ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.
● Basic computer literacy and basic math skills.
Requirements:
● Must be at least 21 years of age (Adhere to MO liquor laws)
● Previous restaurant experience
● Previous bartending experience highly preferred
● Clean and hygienic appearance
● Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
● Understanding of drink making tools and techniques, basic cocktail knowledge
● Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Accepting Applications
Hourly
$15 / hr + Tips
Line Cook
Mission Taco Joint - Kirkwood
Description
The Line Cook is a professional cook whose job is to produce all assigned menu items in an efficient and consistent manner while following the specifications, recipes and techniques of the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services. Stay up to date on off menu products, specials, etc.
- Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies
- Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
- Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
- Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage
- Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, coolers, freezers, and other kitchen equipment
- Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
- Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist others in closing the kitchen
Qualities of a Line Cook:
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly
- Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
- Team player
Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Read and understand English language
Hiring
Hourly
$17 - $19 / hr
Kitchen Manager
Mission Taco Joint - Kirkwood
Description
Job Summary:
The Kitchen Manager is an energetic leader responsible for all kitchen functions including but not limited to food inventory and ordering, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, hiring, and training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, portion, cost control, sanitation and cleanliness.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products and services
- Manage and oversee the kitchen operations working closely with the GM to ensure the overall success of the restaurant
- Complete food inventories and place food orders effectively and in a timely manner
- Check the quantity and quality of received products as well as ensure that deliveries are performed in accordance with MTJ receiving policies and procedures
- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to MTJ’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
- Check and maintain proper food handling and refrigeration temperature control points
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
- Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas
- Create a well thought out schedule for the BOH staff in a timely manner
- Effectively meet labor cost objectives
- Assess BOH staffing needs and recruit staff
- Responsible for interviewing and hiring BOH staff, resolve BOH personnel problems, make BOH termination decisions, and evaluate employee performance
- Administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any violations of company policies, rules and procedures involving BOH staff
- Oversee the continuous training of kitchen employees on kitchen equipment, utensils, cleanliness, sanitation practices, proper lifting and carrying techniques, and handling hazardous materials
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection
- Identify maintenance needs in the kitchen and report those needs through the proper channels as soon as possible
- Attend and contribute constructively to weekly manager meetings
- Embrace the teamwork philosophy of MTJ by coordinating and assisting fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant
Qualities of a KM:
- Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
- Experience doing inventory and placing orders
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Friendly and energetic demeanor and personality
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Computer literacy, including strong knowledge of POS systems and familiarity with scheduling software
- Team player
Requirements:
- Prior kitchen management or shift lead experience, at least 2 years cooking experience
- Read and understand English language
- Achieve a passing score on the ServSafe exam
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures
- Expected to work 45-50 hours per week
Accepting Applications
Full Time
$20 - $25 / hr
Host/Hostess
Mission Taco Joint - Kirkwood
Description
The host is a friendly and energetic team member. The host provides guests with their first and last impressions of Mission Taco Joint. They are responsible for controlling the flow of the restaurant and for managing the waitlist.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Genuinely welcome all guests into the restaurant as they walk in the door
- Responsible for maintaining a presence at the host stand
- Seat guests at tables by following a fair rotation and a floor chart set forth by the Manager on Duty (MOD)
- Answering telephone calls and fulfilling those calls as necessary
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services
- Manage the waitlist for the restaurant when necessary. Accurately quote wait times
- Anticipate the guests needs or preferences by recognizing facial and indirect cues
- Listen to guests, understand their needs and concerns, do your best to accommodate
- Communicate openly, clearly, and positively to guests, co-workers, and managers
- Maintain contact with the serving staff, kitchen staff, management and guests to ensure that dining details are handled properly, and customers’ concerns are addressed
- Protect guests and the establishment by knowing and following sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies
- Embrace the teamwork philosophy by striving to assist other team members
- General and basic housekeeping duties around the restaurant including but not limited to sweeping floors and sidewalks, sanitizing seats, cleaning windows, stocking restrooms, etc.
- Leave the guest with a positive message by acknowledging guests as they leave with a thank you and a smile
Qualities of a Host:
- Friendly and energetic demeanor and personality
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Positive outlook and influence
- Ability to multitask
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer literacy
Requirements:
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to communicate open and clearly
- Ability to stand and stay focused for extended periods of time
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Hiring
Hourly
$15 / hr
Front of House Manager
Mission Taco Joint - Kirkwood
Description
The Manager is a friendly, organized, and energetic leader. The Manager assists the AGM and GM in overseeing all operations of the restaurant, they assist with the planning, organizing, training, and leadership necessary to achieve objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, and above all ensure a positive guest experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products and services
- Ensure guest satisfaction and inspire a team to strive for the same putting hospitality at the forefront of operations
- Ensure product quality and menu item accuracy
- Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment
- Respond efficiently to customer questions and complaints
- Count money and effectively settle the drawer at the end of the night
- Protect guests and the establishment by knowing and following sanitation, safety, and alcohol control policies
- Assist with the maintenance of food, liquor and equipment inventories
- Place orders for food, liquor, equipment, and supplies when needed
- Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with MTJ’s receiving policies and procedures
- Assist with training programs, resolve personnel problems, help with hiring and termination decisions, and evaluate employee performance
- Administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any violations of company policies, rules and procedures
- Administer thoughtful and comprehensive staff reviews when applicable
- Attend and contribute constructively to weekly manager meetings
- Review P & L’s, Toast reports or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement
- Assess and arrange for building and equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services, such as waste removal and pest control
- Embrace the teamwork philosophy of MTJ by coordinating and assisting fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant
- Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of managerial and professional development
Qualities of a Manager:
- Strong leadership, motivational, and people skills
- Computer literacy, including strong knowledge of POS systems
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Friendly and energetic demeanor and personality
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Team player
Requirements:
- At least 2 years restaurant experience
- Completion of MTJ Manager training modules
- Achieve a passing score on the ServSafe exam
- Read and understand English language
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Expected to work 45-50 hours per week
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Accepting Applications
Full Time
$20 - $25 / hr
Dishwasher
Mission Taco Joint - Kirkwood
Description
The Dishwasher is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils through manual and machine cleaning methods as well as keep the dishwashing area clean and safe.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services
- Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into dish machine
- Wash and sanitize all pans, utensils, and dishes
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain dish machine
- Unload dishes and utensils from dish machine and organize them properly
- Empty trash containers regularly
- Maintain a clean work area and kitchen by sweeping and mopping as needed
- Perform additional cleaning duties as requested
- Clean food prep stations and equipment
Qualities of a Line Cook:
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly
- Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
- Team player
Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Read and understand English language
Hiring
Hourly
$15 / hr
Busser/Utility
Mission Taco Joint - Kirkwood
Description
The utility is the ultimate support position. The utility busses, cleans, and resets tables for the next guest. The utility supports bartenders and servers with servicing guests in their dining experience, stocking supplies, and running food.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clear dirty tables, sanitize and reset table for the next guest
- Assist bar department by stocking ice, glassware, and emptying bus tubs
- Stock server stations with plates, napkins, forks, ice, glassware
- Assist the kitchen by running food, stocking glassware and plates (clearing clean dishes from dish station), bussing dirty dishes in a neat, orderly, and respectful way
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services
- Deliver food and drinks to tables, communicate items to the table
- Identify and distinguish between menu items
- Embrace the teamwork philosophy by striving to assist other team members
- Protect guests and the establishment by knowing and following sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies
- Observe the guest through their dining experience and assist the team by filling waters, pre-bussing, picking something up off the floor, etc.
- General and basic housekeeping duties around the restaurant including but not limited to sweeping floors, cleaning tables and seats, sanitizing restrooms, stocking, etc.
Qualities of a Utility:
- Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Positive outlook and influence
- Ability to multitask
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Awareness of environment and service needs
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Hiring
Hourly
$6 / hr + Tips
Bartender
Mission Taco Joint - Kirkwood
Description
The bartender provides timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. The bartender’s primary objectives are to distribute alcohol responsibly and to show our guests such a good time they will want to return.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Genuinely welcome guests and engage them in unscripted conversation
- Listen to guests’ questions, needs, and concerns.
- Address each with attention, understanding, and by making recommendations
- Anticipate the guests’ needs or preferences by recognizing facial and indirect cues throughout their dining experience (hesitation, silence, glancing around the restaurant, etc.)
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services. Stay up to date on off menu products, specials, etc.
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with MTJ’s standard drink recipes
- Use the POS/Toast as a primary method of communication and organization
- Facilitate charge and payment from guests
- Communicate openly, clearly, and positively to guests, co-workers, and managers
- Embrace the teamwork philosophy by striving to assist other team members
- Protect guests and the establishment by knowing and following sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies
- Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking and/or getting them to eat food, or ordering taxis or other transportation
- Maintain order of bar guests, asking them to leave if they become loud or obnoxious, and physically removing them if necessary
- Restock bar inventory and supplies
- General and basic housekeeping duties including but not limited to sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and sterilizing glasses and bar equipment, maintaining cleanliness of counters, sinks, shelves and storage areas, etc
Qualities of a Bartender:
- Friendly and energetic demeanor and personality
- Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Positive outlook and influence
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Awareness of environment and service needs
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency
- Basic computer literacy and basic math skills
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age (Adhere to MO liquor laws)
- Previous restaurant experience
- Previous bartending experience highly preferred
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Understanding of drink making tools and techniques, basic cocktail knowledge
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Hiring
Hourly
$6 / hr + Tips
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Our company is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or protected veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Mission Taco Joint has been slinging tacos and serving margaritas since 2013. We started on the Delmar Loop and quickly expanded to seven restaurants, five in St. Louis and two in Kansas City, two taco trucks and a booth in Enterprise Center. Our passion is tacos, but we take great pride in our continued dedication to our great hospitality and customer experience.
Reasons you’ll love working at MTJ:
- Culture: Within our company and our guests, we are creating a fun culture, where everyone is welcomed and supported.
- Benefits: Our benefits and programs for eligible part- and full-time teams include base pay and bonus, benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Life & AD&D, STD), paid time off, holidays, employee discounts and Employee Assistance Program!
- Compensation: We offer competitive pay and reliable paychecks paid on a biweekly basis for employees.
- Growth Opportunities: Nothing makes us more proud or excited than our employees internally moving up within our company. We take great pride in the fact that our employees can grow a career here. Whether it’s in our restaurants, commissary, or corporate office, there can be several ways to grow at MTJ.
You’re a great fit at MTJ if:
You are a fun, hardworking individual who has the ability to work well in a fast paced environment. Ideal candidates will have open availability, experience working in a restaurant environment, be team- oriented and help to deliver an outstanding experience to our guests.
We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We promote, support, thrive and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and culture, which connects the entire Mission Taco Joint company..
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