bartender Houston, TX

Ember & Greens

Full Time Houston, TX 26 - 16.5 USD HOURLY Today

Job description

Ember & Greens Overview

Ember & Greens is a local, family-owned restaurant with a brand and concept that is growing quickly. We are obsessed with delivering a delicious and artful experience in both food and beverage. We are looking for reliable, hardworking and passionate individuals to join our team and help us deliver an unforgettable dining experience. The concept has been proven, and we are now looking for leaders in every position of our company to help us scale our company.

Pay

At Ember & Greens, we realize that FOH pay can be unstable, depending on the flow of business, especially given the new challenges our industry faces from the pandemic. We closely track the wages our FOH staff to ensure we know our pay and to make sure we can share that knowledge transparently and accurately. It is our goal to make sure our pay matches staff expectations.

The following figures below are hourly averages our Servers were paid. These averages include hourly wages plus tips (including credit cards plus an estimated $1/hr cash tips).

We took the average hourly wage of all of our servers for each pay period in 2023, our servers made, on average, from $16.69/hr on the low end to $25.82/hr per on the high end. This includes Server base rate is $2.13/hr.

These figures are a sample based on previous pay periods this year. As the restaurant business is seasonal and dependent on each server, these figures are likely to shift season by season and person to person. These figures are not guarantees of wages.

Roles & Responsibilities

Your role as a Server at Ember & Greens will include many standard responsibilities you would have at most restaurants. However, we place a huge emphasis on our values, mission and vision. In short, we are looking for those who demonstrate servant leadership, putting others before themselves because it works better for everyone. We can deliver a better experience not just for our guests, but for each other as. well. And for us, creating an environment where all of our team can feel supported by each other matters.

General Responsibilities

Prioritize teamwork and conduct oneself with grace under pressure
Treat everyone around oneself with kindness and respect
Act as an ambassador for the brand with every guest
Impeccably maintain the dining room and server sections
Run all hot food and pre-bus
Be timely and present with an attitude of gratitude and positivity
Consistently deliver excellent service
Always complete "side work"
Develop professional relationships with teammates and management
Communicate openly with management about the good and the bad so that management can be supportive of all staff and guests and take action to improve the company

An outstanding candidate will:

Take initiative and ownership in the success of the business
Develop relationships with clients, remembering names and details of our regular clients (use of notes or a system is encouraged)
Support the delivery of a high-quality craft cocktail menu while providing extremely personal and personable service
Have extensive food and beverage knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform guests
Have excellent time management skills and the ability lead by example

More about Ember & Greens and our family

Ember & Greens was founded in July 2019. The company is the vision of Nadereh Ahly and Iman Yarjani, a mother-son duo with a deep passion for fresh food, inclusive dining and the local community. We work with a team of experienced professionals who bring passion and a progressive vision to the brand. Our people are our business. Ember & Greens is a modern concept designed for the evolving lifestyles of the modern family catering to both refined palates and diverse dietary needs. Whether they are a carnivore, vegan, or a gluten free diner, at our family's table, everyone can share an amazing culinary experience without feeling like they are compromising on what they love to eat.

Our Values

POSITIVE ENERGY: Positive energy fuels manifestation. Generate positivity in the face of challenges and transform negativity into opportunity. Focus on solutions, not complaints. Cultivate a magical work environment.

Qualities Include: Positivity, Gratitude, Abundance, Empowerment, Cheerfulness, Energy

COLLABORATION: Build appreciative and respectful relationships within your team. Act professionally and demonstrate exceptional teamwork. Know your limits and take full responsibility for your duties. Communicate impeccably and create unforgettable guest experiences.

Qualities Include: Team Work, Hustle, Accountability, Communication, Respect, Compassion

EXCELLENCE: Strive for continuous improvement to perform at your peak. Embrace learning and personal growth. Do the right thing when no one’s looking. Welcome coaching and constructive feedback. Optimize performance by improving a little every single day.

Qualities Include: Coachability, Reflection, Growth Mindset, Receptive Communication, Integrity

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $26.00 per hour

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