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**Job Category****:** FOOD AND BEVERAGE **Requisition Number****:** HOST0004112 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
***** $150 sign-on bonus for hourly positions *****
**Who We Are:**
**Matchbox** opened its first location in 2003 and quickly became known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entres, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. We like to call it elevated American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.
By the end of our founding year, matchbox had become a neighborhood fixture and earned the honor of Washington, DCs "Best New Restaurant of 2003 by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington .
Eighteen years later, matchbox has grown to eleven restaurants in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. Weve been successful over the years because weve stayed true to our original beliefs and continue to be inspired by creating friendly, high energy gathering places with delicious food and drinks that bring people together.
**Thompson Hospitality** is the nations largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year.
**Summary of Essential Functions**
* Greets guests and facilitates seating guests per timing and service standards, which include prolonged standing and walking throughout duration of shift
* Understands and effectively communicates with guests both in person and over the phone ensuring clear expectations using prescribed verbiage
* Cleans and maintains an organized, stocked work area which include, restrooms and outside perimeter of the restaurant
* May assist in clearing and cleaning tables which could require reaching, bending, stooping, lifting and working with cleaning agents
* Knows the food and beverage menu, and is able to speak to the menu from memory.
* Completes side-work tasks as assigned
* My take to-go orders, which requires writing orders and ringing orders into the point of sale system
* Navigates reservation/guest management system quickly and efficiently
* Understands and practices proper safe food and beverage handling procedures in accordance with local government standards
**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**
* Experience in high-volume, upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment preferred
* High school diploma (or equivalent) required
* At least 18 years of age (unless permitted by law)
* High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile environment
* Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day preferred
* Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
* Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
* Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and some holidays
* Certified in (or able to be certified in) responsible alcohol service (as required by state or local law)
* Able to perform essential functions and demonstrate competencies to company standards with reasonable accommodation
Able to communicate effectively in the primary language of the work location (verbal and written)
**We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.**
**This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.**
**Qualifications**
**Skills**
**Behaviors**
**Required**
**Team Player****:** Works well as a member of a group
**Enthusiastic****:** Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
**Preferred**
**Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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**Motivations**
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**Education**
**Preferred**
High School or better.
**Experience**
**Licenses & Certifications**