Front of House Associate

Position: Front Of House Associate
Reports To: Guest And Event Services Manager
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Job Classification: Associate I
Union Eligible: Yes
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite, Varied Schedule
Location: Napa, CA
Salary Range: $23.33/Hr – $30.55/Hr
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

*Blind/visually impaired strongly encouraged to apply.

About LightHouse

Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse’s vision is a world where blind and low vision people flourish, and its mission is to promote independence, community, and equity created by and with blind and low vision people.

LightHouse Values

Blindness Positivity: We take pride in our ability to navigate our lives as blind and low vision people.
Disability Justice: We recognize the inherent worth of every person and commit to advancing equity and interdependency.
Inclusion: We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to belong and live to their full potential, encompassing their identities, backgrounds, and abilities.
Excellence: We provide the highest-quality services and products, and we continuously learn, improve, and innovate.
Empowerment: We encourage self-determination, independence, and autonomy.
Compassion: We make efforts to understand one another, and we treat every person with dignity and respect.

Overview

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in Napa, is looking for a full time Driver and Support Associate to primarily support our Napa camp, and other Bay Area based offices (as needed) and to fill a valued role in our growing organization.

Qualifications

Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid CA food handler permit
Demonstrated basic math and counting skills
Ability to follow directions and a willingness to ask clarifying questions
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to communicate in written and spoken English
Interest in learning and expanding skill set
Compliance with dress code requirements
Employment subject to satisfactory background check
Valid CA Drives License
High volume experience in any restaurant, fast-casual, or cafeteria setting
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibilities

Facilitating daily operations in the dining room.
Setting Tables/Bussing Tables
Cleaning Multiple Areas Including but not limited too
Dining Tables and Chairs
Busing Station
Coffee Station
Serving Station
Assist the kitchen in plating and serving food whether it is family style, buffet, or plated meals.
Maintain a clean coffee station that is continuously stocked.
Maintain cleanliness throughout all FOH-of-House (FOH) areas, including, emptying trash, removing all trash from dining room.
Assist kitchen staff with addition tasking if needed, which could include
Cleaning surfaces
Mopping
Sweeping
Labeling and storing food
All other directives from the kitchen
Maintain cleaning and task logs
Uphold high standards for work areas and personal hygiene
Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines
Maintain excellent customer service and a positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.

Physical Requirements

Have all tables set with all appropriate items 15 mins prior to service
Table staged with designated amount of chairs and place settings in accordance of BEO directions of guest services.
Clear and clean all table within 30 mins after the end of service
Complete daily task and cleaning logs 100% of the time on each shift worked
Comply with all sanitation and food safety guidelines 100% of the time

Working Conditions

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct.

LightHouse personnel are employed on an at-will basis. Employment at-will means that the employment relationship may be terminated, with or without cause and with or without advance notice at any time by the employee or the Agency.

We strive to maintain a scent-free environment and a drug-free workplace. Employees are expected to behave in accordance with these objectives.

All employees at LightHouse are hired for an indefinite and unspecified duration and consequently, no employee is guaranteed employment for a specified length of time. Employment is at the mutual consent of the employee and LightHouse. Accordingly, either the employee or LightHouse can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause (“employment at will”).

How to Apply

For ease of accessibility, kindly submit your cover letter and résumé as Word attachments (no .PDFs please) and employment application (downloads in a Word document) to hr@lighthouse-sf.org, using the job title as your subject line. To fill out the application, please enable editing in the document. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online profiles in lieu of the requested format. Due to time constraints, we apologize for being unable to acknowledge all interest that may be shown in each position. No third-party solicitations, please. We sincerely appreciate your thoughtful consideration during this process.