All about restaurant jobs
To the casual diner, it may look like a restaurant is run by a few waiters and waitresses, a bartender or two and maybe a cashier... oh, yes, and a cook, of course. But in reality there are many people with many different responsibilities who make it possible for you to dine out.
If you ever wanted to know about the internal workings of a restaurant, a bit of a who's who, or who does what, then this is a lens for you. This lens was made possible through the assistance of Pro Dining Job - Canada restaurant job board and employment opportunities.
Restaurant Cook Jobs
Cooks are usually the unknown factor of a restaurant as most restaurants have their kitchens located separate from dining areas. They are however one of the most integral parts of a restaurant dining experience, because no matter how well the service is, your experience will be determined on the taste of your meal. A cook's responsibility may encompass more than just preparing and cooking individual dishes and foods, they are also responsible for preparing dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances, supervising kitchen staff, cleaning kitchen and work areas, training new staff, developing new recipes and ordering and maintaining stock.
Restaurant Chef Jobs
Not unlike a Cook, a Chef is one of the most important aspects of your dining experience since the Chef, for the most part, is responsible for planning the menu and the day to day operations of the kitchen. One of the main differences between a Chef and a Cook is certification, which they are many types for different kinds of Chefs. Some of a Chef's main responsibilities may include: planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities, estimating food and labour costs, preparing and cooking meals and specialty foods including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances, instructing and training cooks in preparation, planning menus, ensuring the quality of food and portions, creating new recipes, recruiting, hiring, scheduling and supervising kitchen staff. They also may be required to maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory as well as analyze operating costs and other data.
Restaurant Party Chef Jobs
For all you dessert lovers out there, you will want to send your accolades to the resident pastry cook / pastry chef of the restaurant you're attending. A pastry cook's responsibilities encompass similarities of both a chef and a cook with some of added exceptions. They may also need to consult with customers for special functions such as banquets, wedding, birthdays, etc. to plan and arrange food requirements for these functions.
Restaurant Kitchen Manager and Assistant Manager Jobs
Depending on the size of the restaurant, and the particular role of the cooks and chefs the Kitchen Manager / Assistant Manager would take on all the administrative duties such as planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities, estimating food and labour costs, instructing and training cooks in preparation, planning menus, ensuring the quality of food and portions, creating new recipes, recruiting, hiring, scheduling and supervising kitchen staff. They also may be required to maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory as well as analyze operating costs and other data. However the may also have a dual job as a Chef or Cook.
Restaurant Dishwasher Jobs
A dishwasher usually does more than just wash dishes. They can have numerous responsibilities depending on the organization and size of the restaurant. Dishwashers may be expected to also perform duties of a bus person, prep cook, line cook, and perhaps even waiter/tress. A dishwasher position in a restaurant is usually an entry-level job for those who are interested in cooking.
Resaturant General manager and Assistant Manager Jobs
The General Manager and Assistant Manager run the show. It is ultimately their responsibility for all the functions of a restaurant from opening to closing. They are responsible for the daily planning, organization, direction, control and evaluation of all restaurant operations. Other responsibilities include the recruitment, management, supervision, scheduling and development of all staff. They must also ensure all health and safety regulations and liquor legislation and regulations are followed. Since they usually have the financial responsibility for the whole operation they may also be responsible for inventory control, monitoring revenues and modify procedures and prices. On top of these responsibilities, Managers and Assistant Managers must also respond to customer complaints, participate in marketing plans and implementation, and depending on the size of the restaurant they must act as a regular employee and work during rush hours.
restaurant Host and Hostess Jobs
The Host or hostess is usually the person who greets and seats you when you enter a restaurant and since they are the first face one sees when entering a restaurant they usually are required to be very customer service oriented. A hostess position is usually an entry-level position for those looking to become a waiter or waitress or bartender. Some of their main responsibilities may be to process payments, via cash, cheques, credit or debit card payments, receive customers' reservations and assign tables, greet and seat customers, and attend to seating arrangements for large groups. Depending on the size of the restaurant they may also be expected to perform the duties of a waiter/waitress, bartender and bus person.
Resaturant bartender Jobs
The bartender needs no introduction, as they are usually located behind a bar serving up the beer, wine and cocktails that you have ordered. Depending on the type of restaurant, the bar area may be one with a social functionality in mind, or purely utilitarian. Regardless of the function of the bar, the bartender will encompass the same set of responsibilities, which may include the daily organization, set up, cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining of the bar. They must also be able to inform customers regarding contents of cocktails or other drinks, advise on wine selections, and posses a high level of customer service. Bartenders are required to enforce liquor legislation and regulations, and depending on the geographical area may be required to have certification, such as Smart Serve in Ontario.
Restaurant Waiter and Witress Jobs
Waiters and Waitresses, also known as Servers, will be your attendants for the majority of your time spent at a restaurant, from the time of your first drink order until the time you are puzzling how much of a tip you should leave. They take your drink and meal orders, recommended menu items and wine, and always seem to have a habit of asking you how everything is once your mouth is full of food. A server's responsibilities include serving food and beverages, presenting bills and accepting payments. They must be very customer service oriented and attentive to customers' complaints or concerns. Much like bartenders they must also enforce liquor legislation and regulations and be certified to serve alcohol. Servers may also be required to perform job duties of a bartender, bus person and host or hostess.
Restaurant Bus Person Jobs
Often just called a busboy, a bus person's main job is to bus, or clear tables, of used glassware and dishes, however not unlike the dishwasher, they may have more than one duty. Depending on the size of the restaurant a bus person may be expected to do general clean up, take on the job responsibilities of a host / hostess, waiter / waitress, bartender, dishwasher, or cook. Generally a Bus Person position is an entry-level position for those looking to become a waiter / witress or bartender.
Restaurant Delivery Jobs
For restaurants that offer a delivery service, they need someone to do it for them. This is where the delivery driver comes in. Depending on the type of restaurant a delivery driver may be expected to use their own vehicle or have one provided to them. They may be responsible for pick-ups and deliveries of various items and products, selling products over established routes, collect or making payments for goods, and loading and unloading goods.
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