Restaurant Team Member

A Team member is responsible for providing exceptional guest service, preparing fresh food and ensuring the restaurant is friendly and comfortable. Team members must work as a team to ensure the restaurant runs efficiently and guests needs are always met.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests to make them feel comfortable and welcome
• Take guests' food orders and handle cash and credit transactions
• Follow Noodles & Company's operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety/security to ensure the safety of all team members during each shift
• Demonstrate knowledge of the brand and menu items
• Serve food to guests in a courteous and timely manner
• Quickly and accurately prepare food items including prep, noodles, salads, soups, sandwiches
• Check Food quality and food temperatures throughout the day to ensure that food is fresh and safe to serve
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures including knife handling and kitchen equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant and ensures proper set up and/or breakdown of the entire restaurant including dining room, restrooms, kitchen and prep areas
• Effectively handle guest concerns and complaints
• Work as a team to prepare the restaurant for each shift
• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture of Noodles & Company
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Contributes to a positive team environment

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

• Excellent guest service skills required
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Team oriented, adaptable, dependable, and strong work ethic
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be at least 16 years of age

Experience

• Previous restaurant experience preferred