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University of New Hampshire
Hospitality Associate
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What they do
A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.
$37,358 / year median in New Hampshire
+11% projected growth
Job Description
USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The Hospitality Associate performs various tasks related to the production and service of cold food and beverage items according to recipe and ensures positive guest experiences in designated areas while maintaining standards of cleanliness and safety. This is an essential staff position in Hospitality Services and is necessary for food production/service operations through weather or other emergency conditions. Duties/Responsibilities Present offerings are designated in standard or cycle menus in accordance with standardized recipes. Operate full line of equipment, or POS system, as directed to include listed equipment in description. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen/service equipment. Assist in guest flow, superior guest experience, and ensuring standards of operations. Problem solving with staff to resolve operational issues and maintain professional appearance and demeanor. Participate in the orientation and training of team members, ensuring a positive work environment. Assist and direct student co-workers. Monitor product quality as directed, to include patron counts, presentation, temperature, and sanitization standards. Maintain records of patron count, temperature, food consumed, returned, or discarded as required. Inform management of customer impressions, suggestions, and equipment failure. Comply with state and local health codes. Maintain, report, and correct sub-standard safety and sanitation practices. Responsible for wearing and laundering provided departmental uniform, per Hospitality Handbook. Maintain a level of flexibility to address departmental needs, including changes in work area, operation, or assigned duties within Hospitality Services. Willingness to alter schedule temporarily if needed to support a high level of guest service. Working with co-workers and student employees in a respectful and well-mannered way as required by the UNH Hospitality Handbook. Perform other duties as assigned.