What are the responsibilities and job description for the Busser/Food Runner position at Okàn?
About us
Okàn is a new restaurant featuring James Beard nominated Chef Bernard Bennett and highlighting his take on West African and Caribbean cuisines. We are collaborative, inclusive and a rewarding restaurant family that is excited to bring our style of cuisine, aggressive employee benefits and vibrant atmosphere to Historic Old Town Bluffton.
We are seeking dedicated Front of House(Managers, Bartenders, Servers, Server Assistants, Hosts) as well as Back of House(Sous Chef, Garde Manger, Line Cooks, prep Cooks, Dish) to join us on our exciting adventure and grow a crew and family that can flourish together.
This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to exceed our team members and our guest’s experience the moment they walk through our doors! We will offer a new model for growth and career advancement and consider our staff family, and our greatest asset. We are dedicated to an experience that is both elevated and a cause for conversation.
Okàn is an emerging concept in the beautiful Old Town District of Bluffton, SC. We are collaborative, inclusive and a rewarding restaurant family that is thrilled to celebrate the cuisines of West African and Caribbean cultures while exploring creating a dialogue about our food and our inspired bar initiatives.Our work environment includes:
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
- Safe work environment
- Lively atmosphere
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the food preparation process by helping to plate and garnish dishes.
- Deliver food orders to customers' tables in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ensure accuracy and quality of food orders before delivering them to customers.
- Communicate with kitchen staff to coordinate food delivery and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assist with catering events by setting up food stations and serving guests.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Follow all food handling and safety guidelines to ensure a safe dining experience for customers.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in the food industry or hospitality is preferred but not required.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with customers and kitchen staff.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate delivery of food orders.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy trays or plates if necessary.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
Experience:
- Bussing: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bluffton, SC 29910: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
