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Prep Cook

Checkers Bistro is seeking a Prep Cook to be a part of the team that brings to life this renowned Lancaster City dining experience.  A Prep Cook at Checkers Bistro excels at cooking in this fast-paced, dynamic restaurant, while executing each dish’s design with excellence.  This position actively embodies, inspires and elevates Checkers Bistro's Team Values of Hospitality, Excellence, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Integrity. 

Service periods will include Brunch and Dinner

Candidate Capabilities:

• Have a knowledge base and experience in classic cooking techniques including, roasting, grilling, baking, frying, sautéing, braising and garde manger
• Demonstrate proper knife skills and work space tidiness in a fast-paced environment  
• Maintain mental athleticism and coordination with other stations for proper timing of service
• Strong communication skills to convey needs and complete each transaction in a professional manner
• Maintain and ensure proper plate presentation and cleanliness for each dish             
• Stay up to date on menu changes for all Brunch, Dinner and Dessert
• Have knowledge of Department of Health (DOH) standards

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Excellent emotional self awareness under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
• A high level of product and ingredient knowledge specific to Checkers Bistro
• Confidence in effectively communicating any inconsistencies to Sous Chefs and teammates
• Experience in a position responsible for preparing and cooking plated food

Checkers Bistro provides:

• A competitive starting wage, with opportunities for increases
• Opportunities for career growth

Join the Checkers Bistro Team today and grow with us!

Utility Crew

Checkers Bistro is seeking a Utility Crew member to be a part of the team that brings to life this renowned Lancaster City dining experience.  A Utility Crew Member at Checkers Bistro excels at working hard as a team to keep cooks and chefs supplied with the dishes and cookware that produces the food our guests come back for.  This position actively embodies, inspires and elevates Checkers Bistro's Team Values of Hospitality, Excellence, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Integrity. 

Service periods will include Brunch and Dinner

Candidate Capabilities:

• Ability to clean dishes and cookware during service periods
• Ability to maintain performance excellence in a fast-paced environment 
• Address and resolve any facility needs that arise 
• Maintain mental athleticism and coordination with teammates to produce an efficient, productive, work-flow dynamic
• Ability to think critically and follow directions                  
• Ability to be trained on and follow the Department of Health (DOH) standards

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Excellent emotional self awareness under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
• A strong work ethic and resilient attitude
• Confidence in effectively communicating any inconsistencies to Sous Chefs and teammates
• Experience in a porter or maintenance position, preferred

Checkers Bistro provides:

• A competitive starting wage, with opportunities for increases
• Opportunities for career growth

Join the Checkers Bistro Team today and grow with us!

Responsabilidades

• Lavar Platos – automático o a mano
• Limpiar los ollas – a mano
• Revisar y sacar la basura
• Limpieza absoluta cada noche
• Mantener el orden y limpieza requerida por el Departamento de Salud Pública

Compensación y Beneficios

• Un salario competitivo inicial, con margen para aumentos
• Oportunidades para el crecimiento profesional

Credenciales

• Debe ser rápido
• Tener una actitud positiva y profesional hacia sus colegas

Experiencia

• Experiencia trabajar en un restaurante es ideal

¡Únase hoy al Checkers Bistro Team y crezca con nosotros!

Server

Checkers Bistro is seeking a Server to be a part of the team that brings to life this renowned Lancaster City dining experience.  A Server at Checkers Bistro excels at applying empathy to every guest they care for so they may create and maintain our guest’s loyalty, while respecting their teammates.  A Checkers Bistro Server is an expert at welcoming our guests with warmth, enthusiasm, and grace in this fast-paced, multi-faceted, neighborhood restaurant.  This position actively embodies, inspires and elevates Checkers Bistro's Team Values of Hospitality, Excellence, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Integrity. 

Service periods will include Brunch and Dinner

Candidate Capabilities:

• Maintain an understanding of the proper steps of service required of all FOH service positions
• Maintain mental athleticism for coordination with table pacing and section maintenance, in conjunction with support personnel
• Strong communication and listening skills to effectively deliver accurate messaging to both guests and teammates
• Have a base knowledge and understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails
• Maintain comprehensive menu and beverage knowledge as menus evolve
• Have a general knowledge and understanding of Department of Health (DOH) food safety standards
• Derive pleasure from providing hospitality

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Excellent emotional self awareness under pressure while maintaining a graceful, warm presence.
• Curious intelligence to continue learning in the position
• Open availability and a career mentality
• Experience working in a full service restaurant
• Experience in a front of house server position, preferred
• A culinary and/or beverage certificate/degree, preferred

Checkers Bistro provides:

• A competitive starting wage, with opportunities for increases
• Opportunities for career growth

Join the Checkers Bistro Team today and grow with us!

Bartender

Checkers Bistro is seeking a Bartender to be a part of the team that brings to life this renowned Lancaster City dining experience.  A Bartender at Checkers Bistro excels at applying empathy to every guest they care for so they may create and maintain our guest’s loyalty, while respecting their teammates.  A Checkers Bistro Bartender is adept at welcoming our guests with warmth, enthusiasm, and grace, while facilitating dining experiences and expertly crafting cocktails in this fast-paced, multi-faceted, neighborhood restaurant.  This position actively embodies, inspires and elevates Checkers Bistro's Team Values of Hospitality, Excellence, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Integrity. 

Service periods will include Brunch and Dinner

Candidate Capabilities:

• Maintain an understanding of the proper steps of service required of all FOH service positions
• Maintain mental athleticism for coordination between the cycles of service of those dining at the bar, and producing the beverages needed in other areas of the restaurant
• Strong communication and listening skills to effectively deliver accurate messaging to both guests and teammates
• Have a professional knowledge base of classic and creative cocktails
• Interpret guest desires and bring them to life in liquid form
• Have a base knowledge and understanding of classic cookery, with an advanced knowledge and understanding of wine, beer, and cocktails
• Maintain menu and beverage knowledge as menus evolve
• Have a general knowledge and understanding of Department of Health (DOH) food safety standards
• Derive pleasure from providing hospitality

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Excellent emotional self awareness under pressure while maintaining a graceful, warm presence
• Curious intelligence to continue learning in the position
• Open availability and a career mentality
• Experience as a bartender, preferred
• A Culinary and/or Beverage certificate/degree and RAMP Certification, preferred

Checkers Bistro provides:

• A competitive starting wage, with opportunities for increases
• Opportunities for career growth

Join the Checkers Bistro Team today and grow with us!

Assistant Server

Checkers Bistro is seeking an Assistant Server to be a part of the team that brings to life this renowned Lancaster City dining experience.  An Assistant Server at Checkers Bistro excels at applying empathy to every guest they care for so they may create and maintain our guest’s loyalty, while respecting their teammates.  A Checkers Bistro Assistant Server is an expert at welcoming our guests with warmth, enthusiasm, and grace in this fast-paced, multi-faceted, neighborhood restaurant.  This position actively embodies, inspires and elevates Checkers Bistro's Team Values of Hospitality, Excellence, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Integrity. 

Service periods will include Brunch and Dinner

Candidate Capabilities:

• Maintain an understanding of the proper steps of service required of all FOH service positions
• Maintain mental athleticism for coordination with server and support team to ensure smooth, seamless service
• Strong communication and listening skills to effectively deliver accurate messaging to both guests and teammates
• Have a desire to build a base knowledge and understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails
• Maintain menu and beverage knowledge as menus evolve
• Have a general knowledge and understanding of Department of Health (DOH) food safety standards
• Derive pleasure from providing hospitality

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Excellent emotional self awareness under pressure while maintaining a graceful, warm presence
• Curious intelligence to continue learning in the position
• Open availability and a career mentality

Checkers Bistro provides:

• A competitive starting wage, with opportunities for increases
• Opportunities for career growth

Join the Checkers Bistro Team today and grow with us!

Host

Checkers Bistro is seeking a Host to be a part of the team that brings to life this renowned Lancaster City dining experience.  A Host at Checkers Bistro excels at applying empathy to every guest they care for so they may create and maintain our guest’s loyalty, while respecting their teammates.  A Checkers Bistro Host is an expert at welcoming our guests with warmth, enthusiasm, and grace in this fast-paced, multi-faceted, neighborhood restaurant.  This position actively embodies, inspires and elevates Checkers Bistro's Team Values of Hospitality, Excellence, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Integrity. 

Service periods will include Brunch, and Dinner

Candidate Capabilities:

• Maintain an understanding of the proper table numbers, seat positions, and flow of service required of all FOH positions
• Maintain mental athleticism for coordination with the FOH Manager and management team to gracefully show guests to their tables in an accurate manner
• Strong communication and listening skills to effectively deliver accurate messaging to both guests and teammates
• Have a desire to build a base knowledge and understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails
• Maintain accurate knowledge on hours of operation, relevant service and facility information, and upcoming events at the restaurant
• Have a general knowledge and understanding of Department of Health (DOH) food safety standards
• Derive pleasure from providing hospitality

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Excellent emotional self awareness under pressure while maintaining a graceful, warm presence
• Curious intelligence to continue learning in the position
• Open availability and a career mentality
• Experience with a full service restaurant
• Open Table experience, prefered
• The ability to make connections with guests and create raves through those connections

Checkers Bistro provides:

• A competitive starting wage, with opportunities for increases
• Opportunities for career growth

Join the Checkers Bistro Team today and grow with us!