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Restaurant Jobs
Whenever you go out for eating in a restaurant, you come back content and satisfied after being able to enjoy your outing. Good food, good layout, well-dressed waiters are an integral part of any good restaurant. But have you ever stopped to think how all this is made possible! It is made possible by people just like us. And if food is something you like, then this could be a good source of income.
At first glance, you might think that your restaurant is run by
a few servers and a bartender or two... oh, yes, and a cook, of course.
But in most cases there are many people who make it possible for you to
dine out. If you ever wanted to know how things are run, here is a
behind the scenes look of typical restaurant jobs.
Back of the House Restaurant Jobs
The kitchen area and the staff that support it are typically considered
the Back of the House. Below is a list of common Back of the House jobs
positions in a restaurant.
COOK JOBS
Cooks are one of the most integral parts of a restaurant dining experience, because no matter how well the service is, your experience will be
judged by the taste of your meal. A cook’s responsibility may encompass
more than just cooking, they may also be responsible for supervising
and training kitchen staff.
CHEF JOBS
Not unlike a Cook, a Chef is one of the most important aspects of your
dining experience since the Chef is responsible for planning the menu and the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. One of the main differences between a Chef and a Cook is certification.
PASTRY CHEF JOBS
For all you dessert lovers out there, you will want to send your
accolades to the resident pastry chef of the restaurant you’re
attending. A pastry cook’s responsibilities encompass similarities of
both a chef and a cook.
KITCHEN MANAGER / ASSISTANT MANAGER JOBS
Depending on the size of the restaurant, a Kitchen Manager /Assistant Manager would take on all the administrative and managerial duties of the
kitchen. However they may also have a dual role as a Chef or Cook.
DISHWASHER JOBS
A dishwasher can have numerous responsibilities; they may be expected
to perform duties of a bus person, cook, and perhaps even waiter or
waitress. A dishwasher position in a restaurant is generally an
entry-level job for those who are interested in cooking.
Front of the House Restaurant Jobs
The dining area, which may encompass the bar area and all supporting
staff is considered the Front of the House. Below is a list of common
Front of the House positions in a restaurant.
MANAGER JOBS
The restaurant's General Manager and Assistant Manager run the show. It
is ultimately their responsibility for all the functions of a
restaurant from opening to closing and they may be required to act as a
regular employee to fill in for last minute absences.
HOST / HOSTESS JOBS
The Host or Hostess is the person who greets and seats you when you
enter a restaurant. A host or Hostess job is usually an entry-level
position for those looking to become a waiter, waitress or bartender;
they may also be expected to perform the duties of a waiter or
waitress, bartender and bus person...and occasionally even as a bouncer.
BARTENDER JOBS
The bartender is located behind a bar serving up the beer, wine and cocktails that you have ordered. Depending on the type of
restaurant, the bar area may be one with a social functionality in
mind, or purely utilitarian. Regardless of the function of the bar,
bartenders are required to enforce liquor legislation and regulations,
and may be required to have some sort of certification.
WAITER / WAITRESS JOBS
Waiters and Waitresses will be your attendants from the time of your
first drink order until the time you are puzzling how much of a tip you
should leave. They take your meal orders, recommended wine, and always
seem to have a habit of asking you how everything is once your mouth is
full of food. Much like bartenders they must also enforce liquor legislation and regulations and be certified to serve alcohol. Servers
may also be required to perform duties of a bartender, bus person and
host or hostess.
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