Front of House F&B Lead role at our Grand Canyon location - housing and benefit options!

Posted: Mar 01, 2024

Front Of House Lead

Under Canvas Grand Canyon

Valle, Arizona

Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Apr 03, 2024

As Food & Beverage Front of House Lead, you will support the Food and Beverage operation through leadership of the front of house team and completing delegated administrative tasks. You will ensure service, brand, and food safety standards are implemented and followed. You will work in the roles of cashier, food runner, barista, bartender, and expeditor. This is a seasonal, hourly position and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of employment. 

Responsibilities 

  • Expertly execute all front of house tasks and train team on best practices of the operation with a focus on exceptional guest service 
  • Actively maintain guest and team member safety by ensuring all food handling safety and storages protocols and SOPs are implemented and tracked on logs 
  • Ensure a clean and safe workspace through completion of daily and weekly cleaning/deep cleaning checklists tasks 
  • Maintain neat, organized, and safely stored work and storage areas where FIFO is practice 
  • Assist with all inventory practices including ordering, receiving, waste tracking, setting up count sheets, and completing physical inventory counts 
  • Knowledge of all drink recipes and ingredients, food item portions and ingredients, with special attention to allergens 
  • Ensure all guests are cheerfully attended to and that all service standards are followed 
  • Lead by example, maintain composure, take action, and be solution-minded in unpredictable situations such as weather, diverse needs of guests, or incidents on property 
  • Collaborate and interact professionally, value teamwork, quickly step in to help others, resolve challenges with quick solutions
  • Learn and share knowledge of local area, culture, and on-site activities 
  • Keep a positive attitude, anticipate needs of your team and guests
  • Set clear expectations, provide accurate, complete, and timely communication 
  • Other duties as assigned 

Competencies 

  • Effective Communication 
  • Adaptagility 
  • Decision Making 
  • Initiative 

Education 

  • High School Diploma/GED 

Working Conditions 

  • Ability to lift 30lbs independently; all lifts over 31 lbs. require assistance from a co-worker 
  • Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time, including during extreme heat and cold or weather events 
  • Able to stand and move for long periods of time
  • Operate guest transport carts and/or property vehicle 
  • Stand and walk over slippery and/or uneven natural walking surfaces for majority of workday 
  • Bend and stoop 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Previous restaurant leadership experience, including leading team trainings
  • Experience leading a team of 2-10 people
  • Food Handler Certification and TIPS card, Food Safety manager certification highly desired (Must be certified prior to first day of work)
  • Experience with POS systems 
  • Knowledge of basic barista and bartending skills 
  • Excellent communicator 
  • Experience with conducting inventories 
  • Experience ordering products from set par lists and suggesting adjustments to pars based on business levels 

Additional Information 

  • This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in: 

Health Plan Options 
401(K) 
Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays 
Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts 
Industry discounts for outdoor brands 
Lifestyle partner brand discounts 

Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.  

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas.  

How to Apply

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Contact Info

Under Canvas Grand Canyon

Set upon 160-acres of secluded piñon and juniper forest, Under Canvas Grand Canyon offers easy access to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and nearby towns of Williams and Flagstaff, AZ. Recognized in ‘Top 15 Resorts in the US – Southwest’ by Condé Nast Traveler, Under Canvas Grand Canyon offers upscale accommodations near one of the Seven Wonders of the world.

Location
Arizona
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
54
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Team member housing is located 10-30 minutes from camp. Each housing unit has roommates and offers fully furnished rooms, laundry, WiFi and a full kitchen.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
None
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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