About us
Opened June 2023 and a James Beard Best New Restaurant Semifinalist, Alkemē is an innovative Culture-to-Table concept restaurant by Open Kitchen that celebrates the food heritage of Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, and Hawaiian Pacific Rim cuisines in a modern context to create exciting layers of flavors and diverse textures. We mix nostalgia of heritage recipes passed down through generations, transformed into a celebration of culture, evolution, and endless possibilities of culinary imagination. https://alkeme-santafe.com/
Responsibilities:
- Efficiently perform opening and closing sidework duties such as set up patio and dining rooms, polish glasses, fold napkins, mop floors and clean bathrooms.
-Set up and restock service stations before, during and after service; restocks glassware, ice and other items needed for the bar.
-Assist servers and bartenders by running food with proper menu descriptions, refilling water, and helping with other tasks throughout the shift.
-Assist host by keeping track of which tables are clean, dirty, or occupied.
-Assist servers maintain a clean, organized dining areas and service stations (including removal of trash), and ensure supplies are stocked before, during, and after shift.
-Assist bartenders maintain a clean, organized bar area during service.
-Remove used tableware between courses and provide tableware for the next course.
-Clear, clean, and reset tables after guests have left.
-Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchen for cleaning.
-Respond appropriately to guest requests and communicate guest requests to server as needed.
-Inspect bathrooms every 30 minutes, and clean as needed.
-Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
Fill-in for fellow team members where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
Requirements:
-Work experience as a Busser, Food Runner, or other entry-level role in the restaurant industry - fine dining establishment is desirable.
-Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and positive attitude
-Punctual and strong work ethic.
-Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
-High school diploma or equivalent is desirable.
-Current/valid or willing/able to obtain New Mexico Food Handler Certificate.
-Understanding of proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
-Strong attention to details.
-Physical ability and stamina to run food, clear tables, move swiftly and gracefully through the restaurant to serve guests, lift and/or carry of objects weighing up to 30 lbs., carry dirty dishracks, and stand for long hours
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
