Temp Seasonal - Event Assistant
City of Spokane
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Operations Assistant
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing night operations at a military restaurant, ensuring smooth dining service, managing staff, and maintaining a positive experience for patrons like service members and their families.
A good fit would be someone who enjoys working with people, stays calm under pressure, and has experience in restaurant supervision or customer service.
It requires standing for long hours and handling light lifting in a fast-paced environment.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of banquet and restaurant operations
- Strong people skills, including tact, diplomacy, and ability to influence and supervise staff
- Capability to make quick decisions and resolve problems
- Neat, well-groomed appearance and ability to stand/walk for prolonged periods
- Experience in scheduling employees, managing labor costs, and ensuring adequate staffing
- Familiarity with cash handling procedures and basic accounting/record-keeping
- Commitment to enforcing safety programs and promoting patron relations
Full Job Description
Support the Military's Quality of Life programs!
The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees.
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Food and Beverage; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NSE - All-American Restaurant.
Knowledge of banquet operations Must possess a sharp people-oriented personality to include tact and diplomacy in deal and communicating with people to influence, obtain cooperation and assistance Must have the ability to properly supervise a group Must have the ability to render decisions.
Must present a neat, well-groomed appearance Prolonged hours of standing and walking Lifting of lightweight objects Major Duties:
Ensures an efficient dining operations in accordance with regulations and procedures. Must promote good patron relationship and enhance the image of the restaurant.
Supports the Manager in the oversight of the night operations and provides instructions and guidance to staff members. Ensures the patrons receive courteous efficient service.
Works with Cooks, Waiter/Waitress, Cashiers and other to ensure that the night operations run smooth. May assist staff members to provide faster service to patrons.
Schedules employees and ensures adequate manning for routine operations.
Ensures that all personnel are fully utilized, call in or release unnecessary personnel as the situation warrants to ensure effective labor cost.
Inspects dining room facilities and employees: appearance of employees is observed, and particular attention is given to dress and cleanliness.
Ensures that cashiers are following the cash handling procedures. Occasionally makes unscheduled cash counts. Evaluates employees on a timely manner. Maintaining accurate accounts and records.
Prepares a report of all significant occurrences/incidents during shift (e.g.
personnel/staffing problems, equipment break down or repair) Identifies and resolves problems that may arise Ensures that a thorough and comprehensive safety program is enforced.
Participates in creating and promoting effective programs activities Performs other related duties as assigned
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