Summer Blinds To Go Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We are hiring key associates for our Grand Opening in National Harbor!

These key positions will begin training and working regular shifts immediately at our training stores to prepare to be veterans in our Heart of the House.

• Begin training immediately in Either Alexandria or Ballston, VA
• Regular shift work after certifying at your position to gain valuable experience to be a veteran presence at our grand opening
• Will join our National Harbor team for new store training in the Summer. Exact date TBD

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If you have a passion for hospitality, connecting with people, and serving great food on the cutting edge of hot trends, Silver Diner is the place for you!

At Silver Diner, we believe in a culture where we put our people first and empower them to thrive both professionally and personally.

Our dedication to nurturing our growth through the growth of our people leads the industry for internal promotions, with more than 60% of our managers and ALL of our General Manager and Area Directors having been promoted from within. We offer more than a job for today. We offer a career path for the future!

OUR MISSION - TO BE THE BEST WE CAN BE!

• OUR PEOPLE - Our people are our most precious resource. Our success as a company is totally dependent on our people's success as professionals and individuals.
• OUR PRODUCT - We believe in executing our product 100% right and never serving any product to our customers, which doesn't meet these high standards.
• OUR GUESTS - The answer is yes. Now what is the Question?' We strive never to say no to any guest's request. We are passionate in our mission to deliver beyond what is expected.
• OUR GROWTH - We believe that growth and profits are an outgrowth of excellence in executing our mission. We will not grow at the sacrifice of our mission of executing excellence.

We are looking for contagiously friendly, warm, and energetic people to be the face of our brand to the guests and sell our flexitarian menu by award winning Chef Ype Von Hengst.

To-Go is a critical position for this booming segment in the restaurant business. You will be in charge of taking care of our guests placing carry-out orders as well as handle online orders and delivery services such as doordash and ubereats.

• Earn hourly wage + tips
• Full time and part time positions available.
• Weekends and holiday availability is required for this position.

We offer:

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K plan. Employee Assistance Program.
• Perks: Referral Bonus Program, Meal Discounts. Gym membership discounts, work shoe discounts and more!
• Opportunity for Growth: We offer the opportunity for growth, including becoming a trainer, supervisor, and manager. Over 60% of our managers and 100% of our GMs were promoted from within.

Be a part of one of the busiest restaurants in America and grow with one of the hottest concept category leaders today!

About Silver Diner Development LLC:

• One of Washington Post's 'Most Diverse Places to Work'
• One of Full Service Restaurant Magazine's '20 Full Service Restaurants to Watch'.
• Winner of the 2020 TDn2K Best Practices Award for the Family Dining Category!

Silver Diner is a leader in the casual dining segment.

Our award winning Fresh & Local Menu with surprising flexitarian & healthy options bridges the gap between tablecloth restaurants and ho-hum fast food. We make our cuisine with the highest quality ingredients from our direct partnerships with over 15 local farms that focus on organic and sustainable farming.

We're looking for contagiously friendly and CARING people who truly love hospitality to be a part of our family. We believe in a warm, friendly atmosphere with a deep familiarity for our guests. It's a fast-paced and fun environment where everyone is enabled to achieve their personal best.

We firmly believe: People Are Our Most Precious Resource.

Job Description

The following position description is not all-inclusive and is subject to change.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The To Go is responsible for providing Silver Diner hospitality to our guests, proper merchandising of display cases, fulfilling food & beverage orders, generating sales and properly handing POS functions.

RESPONSIBIITIES:

• Ensure:
  • Each guest receives outstanding service including greeting every guest within 30 seconds
  • Every order is delivered 100% correct
  • Suggestively sell to every guest
  • Maintaining an awareness of all menu items
  • Properly merchandise all products & replenish as needed
  • Keep display cases and work area organized & sparkling clean
  • Accurately & efficiently complete all sales transactions, maintain proper cash & media accountabilities at the POS
  • Communicate guest requests to management
  • Answer phone within three rings using proper Silver Diner greeting
  • Work as part of a team, communicating clearly and constructively

BRAND DELIVERY:

• Be on time for work
• Maintain a positive, fun-oriented attitude to your work
• Keep yourself, your uniform and your station sparkling clean at all times
• Strictly follow all uniform standards
• Knowledge of SMG scoring standards for Speed of Service & Accuracy of Order
• Know and ensure delivery of the Silver Diner Brand

COST BALANCING:

• Properly account for all sales
• Proper cash handling
• Properly portion all self-service items (i.e.: syrups, soups, butter etc.)

Other Duties & Tasks:

• Perform any additional duties or tasks as reasonably assigned by managers.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Positive sales growth in To Go
• Guests are happy & there are no complaints
• Zero cash handling errors

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Silver Diner values education from on-the-job learning demonstrated through consistent career growth as well as formal education.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum: 1-2 years experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry. Prior experience as a Cashier or Server is a plus but not required.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Exceptional aptitude for Guest Service
• Excellent communication skills
• Contagiously friendly, outgoing & energetic
• Organized
• High Sense of urgency
• Able to multi-task
• Able to meet all schedule requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work area includes: food, refrigeration, knives, toasters, syrup dispensers, plates/bowls, slippery floors, and, at times, high temperatures. It is a physically intense environment requiring stamina and the ability to tolerate heat, walk-in coolers, lift/maneuver boxes weighing up to 25 pounds, and stand/walk on hard surfaces for 10-12 hours per day. Able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe. Able to tolerate proper use of cleaning & sanitizing products.