IHOP

Cornbread Guest Guru


PayCompetitive
LocationMaplewood/New Jersey
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 562403


      Guest Guru

      Job Summary

      As a Guest Guru, you are our guests' first point of contact. We heavily rely on our Gurus to set the stage for a positive interaction. We expect our Guest Gurus to welcome customers robustly every time by exclaiming “Welcome to Cornbread” with a warm demeanor, willingness to help, and reliability. Guest Gurus are team players who thrive in a fast-paced environment.


      PEOPLE: Treat others with KINDNESS & RESPECT.

      • Greet every customer warmly and enthusiastically, making each guest feel valued and welcome

      • Build rapport with repeat customers and foster a positive connection with new guests

      • Take the time to determine customers' needs, offer additional menu items and upsell

      • Respect the differences of others even when their values and ideas contrast with our own

      • Find opportunities to lead with kindness and seek to understand others

      • Work cooperatively with others on the team and with leadership

      • Communicate positively and professionally

      • When respect or safety is at stake, reach out to restaurant leadership or HR to seek a resolution

      PRODUCT: Deliver DELICIOUSNESS with EFFICIENCY.

      • Display a graceful sense of urgency when completing tasks

      • Understand all menu items

      • Consistently meet Cornbread product recipes and quality standards

      • Record and accurately process purchases using the POS system, collect and process payments, and apply discounts according to Cornbread standards

      • Complete required training in a timely manner

      PLACE: Demonstrate pride by making CLEANLINESS and safety a priority.

      • Work cleanly and safely actively identifying any suspicious activity or safety hazards and escalating to restaurant leadership.

      • Perform general duties associated with setting up/breaking down areas and stations at the start or close of a shift

      • Follow all COVID-19 protocols and meet cleanliness standards.

      • Clean coffee grinder, brewer, and espresso machines.

      • Organize products on our shelves and restock as necessary

      • Work as a team to maintain the dining room, restock condiments and utensils, and provide upkeep on the restaurant area during the shift.

      • Complete opening and closing tasks and checklists.

      • Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly deep cleans of the cafe.


      Requirements :

      • People skills: Dealing with the public and team proactively, professionally, and positively.

      • Able to be detail-oriented, focused on guest service, safety-minded, trustworthy, reliable, and efficient

      • Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or ServSafe equivalent

      • Ability to lift 30+ lbs, bend, stoop, reach, and push

      • Ability to stand for long periods and climb steps

      • Proficiency in technology, reading, and writing required

      • Ability to work indoors and outdoors throughout the shift, Gurus spend 70% of the shift in a temperature-controlled environment and 20% in outdoor areas, the remaining 10% in kitchen, prep, or storage areas

      • Exhibit Pride


      This job description is not an exhaustive task list of every function of the role, other tasks, and job responsibilities as assigned.


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