DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTSJob Title: Barista / ExpoCompensation: $21.00 per hour The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.Status: Part-TimeLocation: Manhattan - Paramount Plaza - 1633 Broadway New York, 10019About Us:Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or steamed soup dumplings, each made by hand with our “Golden Ratio” of 18 folds. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has become world-renowned for its quality, standardization, and service. It currently has over 170 locations worldwide, including 14 US locations in California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada.About the Role:Baristas / Expos are responsible for making all drinks in the Boba department, plating all the appetizer items, and packing takeout orders according to Din Tai Fung's established recipes and SOP's. Baristas / Expos are also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Boba, Side Station, and Packing stations, taking regular inventory, and restocking necessary items within the Server Alley, Barista, Side Station, and Expo areas. Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts through BenefitHub
- Employee Meal Discounts
- Opportunities for growth: we love promoting within!
Job Responsibilities & Tasks:Barista Functions
- Makes all drinks within the Barista station according to Din Tai Fung's established recipes and SOP's
- Plates and garnishes the drinks in accordance with Din Tai Fung's guidelines
- Cleans, organizes and maintains the Barista station
- Takes inventory of the items and restocking items as necessary
- Assists with packing takeout orders
- Labels all items in accordance with Health Department regulations and Din Tai Fung procedures
- Attends monthly staff meetings
SSA Functions
- Plates the appetizers in accordance with Din Tai Fung's plating guidelines
- Keeps the Side Station clean, organized, and sanitized
- Takes inventory and restocks necessary items for the Packing station
- Labels all items in accordance with Health Department regulations and Din Tai Fung procedures
- Attends monthly staff meetings
Expo Functions
- Handles and coordinates all of the takeout orders for the restaurant
- Packs takeout orders according to Din Tai Fung Takeout Packing SOP's
- Takes inventory and restocks necessary items for the Packing station
- Labels all items in accordance with Health Department regulations and Din Tai Fung procedures
- Attends monthly staff meetings
Supporting Functions:
- Prepares ginger dishes, water glasses, water carafes, and restocks the server alley throughout service.
- Refills and wipes dine-in soy sauce bottles and vinegar bottles throughout the shift.
- Create ginger dishes and fold white linen napkins for dine-in guests throughout the shift
- Keeps all Barista/Expo/SSA areas clean and sanitized
- Organizes items within the walk-in coolers and freezers
- Lifts/moves boxes, bags, chairs, and tables (up to 50 pounds)
- Assists with regular deep cleaning of the kitchen
Job Requirements:
- We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly motivated people who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Open Availability
- Eager to learn, enjoys to be challenged
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all proprietary information, including but not limited to recipes and Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP's“).
NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.Din Tai Fung is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative. Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of our hiring process, Din Tai Fung uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows employers to compare information from an employee's Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This verification confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States. Din Tai Fung complies fully with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws, ensuring no discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status. Din Tai Fung is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration and employment law. As a condition of employment, every individual must provide satisfactory evidence of their identity and legal authority to work in the United States. If the employee cannot verify their right to work in the United States within the time permitted by laws, the Company will be required to terminate their employment immediately. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit: Applicants must be 18 years or older.