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To-go Specialist - Alexandria

Wearefoundingfarmers, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350

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TO-GO SPECIALIST - FOUNDING FARMERS ALEXANDRIA

NOW HIRING: Full time and part time $16/hr + tips

Founding Farmers is currently looking for To-Go Specialists. Successful candidates will be responsible for packing guest orders, ensuring guest order quality prior to delivery or pick up, loading guest vehicles and providing exceptional customer service to our client base. The ideal candidate for this role should have previous experience as a Restaurant Food Expeditor, a professional responsible for ensuring efficient order flow between waitstaff and kitchen, prioritizing orders, and assisting in final dish preparation.

Benefits + Perks:

Competitive pay

Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance

Free access to company massage therapist

Discounted gym & yoga membership

Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person

Training and career growth opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

What our To-Go Specialist does:

Work with the Culinary and Management team to fulfill and pack orders to prepare for delivery and pickup

Uses top to bottom menu knowledge to validate each order for accuracy and place extra items or utensils in the package

Use technology to communicate with guests when they pick up curbside orders

Ensure delivery orders are accurate and complete before they leave the building

Provide exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, 3 rd party delivery workers

Proactively communicate with management regarding customer order satisfaction

Adhere to Food Delivery Safety protocol

Assist with greeting guests in a friendly and engaging manner

Respond to guest requests with exceptional hospitality

Support the service staff by removing dishes and glasses from tables or counters and taking them to the dishwasher

Set up dining areas to prepare for large parties and brunch buffet

Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, and checking the bathroom(s)

Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance

Contribute to a positive team environment

Other important tasks, as assigned, that keep all our guest operations humming

What you need to be a To-Go Specialist:

Former experience as a Food Expeditor and/or Kitchen (BOH) Operations a PLUS

Must be 18 years old due to service of alcohol

Must be proficient in English

Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant

Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy trays

Well-organized and ability to lead and direct people

Ability to create a hospitable environment for both guests and staff

Desire to work with innovative food service applications (apps)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Dedicated to learning our menu and operations

Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed

Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. As a member of our team, you will be working in a lively, fast‑paced work environment within a growing farmer‑owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never‑ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well‑being.

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