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GENERAL MANAGER
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GENERAL MANAGER POSITION OVERVIEW

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER POSITION OVERVIEW

Host(ess)/Cashier

Reports To: Floor Manager

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
You, as one of our cashier/hosts(ess), are extremely important at Ben's, because you are the first and last person our customers talk to. Our customers like to be greeted with a smile and remembered by name. You are also the person they reach when they call on the phone. So foremost, we look for the special someone who enjoys the role of Ben's goodwill ambassador.

Of equal importance is your ability to keep an accurate accounting of all transactions, collections, and disbursements at the cash register. You must itemize and total special processing items such as catering and delivery orders, house charges and cash pay outs. You will collect cash, checks, credit card payments and house charges and properly ring them into the register under the proper transaction codes for the counter, the dining room, catering, etc. You may reconcile checks, cash receipts and charge sales with total sales recorded to verify accuracy of transactions at the end of the work shift.

During off peak business periods, you will learn to handle phone calls from customers placing orders for take-out and catering events. You may be asked to provide sales assistance to help customers make informed choices among the many products and services we offer.

Part of the time you may find yourself greeting and seating customers in the dining room.

Requirements Sought
Education: High school diploma is required. You must have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with a high level of accuracy is also necessary.

Experience: Cashiering experience in a restaurant or retail environment is preferred, but we will train a bright, highly motivated individual.

Temperament: You must be calm and cool under pressure and have the ability to handle any and all customer situations with tact and diplomacy. You must be able to work well with co-workers in all departments.

Physical Demands: You must be able to sit or stand in one place for several hours at a stretch.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Waitstaff

Reports To: Head Waitstaff

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
All waitstaff know that taking, processing and delivering the properly prepared order takes considerable talent. But Ben's looks for much more. "Ben's" means a very special dining experience to our customers, so we search for the person who can please our customers, make the crying baby smile and the single patron glad they sat at your table. If you are one of those unique people who others remember for your bright smile, gracious manner and ability to work in a fast paced environment, please contact us. We pool our tips at all Long Island and Queens locations, and we share the side work too! In NYC, we just share the side work.

Requirements Sought
Education: A high school diploma is required. You must have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English. The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with a high level of accuracy is also necessary. We will teach you how to enter orders in to the computer.

Experience: Minimum one to two years experience is preferred, but we will a train bright, highly motivated individual.

Temperament: You must be calm and cool under pressure and have the ability to handle any and all customer situations with tact and diplomacy. Of course, you must work well with coworkers in all departments.

Physical Demands: You must be able move about freely in  busy kitchen and around tables. You must be able to carry multiple meals and/or drinks at one time.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Counter/Deli Clerk

Reports To: Counter Manager

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
We have "deli" in our name and in our hearts. Customers look to you, our deli clerk, as that special someone who greets them with a smile and prepares their takeout order fast. You will record their order on a touch screen computer or look to the screen for the order sent from the cashier or waitstaff. You will weigh and package cold items, make sandwiches, prepare salad plates, assemble catering packages, all while listening to customers talk or add to their orders. You may suggest specials or tempt patrons with choice items on display. And, of course, the counter area must be kept spotlessly clean and shining. Our customers expect no less!

Requirements Sought
Education: A high school diploma is desirable. An ability to read, write, speak and understand English is required. You must be able to add, subtract and multiply.

Experience: Experience in a high volume counter operation is desirable, but not required. We would love you to have some customer service experience.

Temperament: You must be able to maintain a friendly composure under pressure and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Of course, you must work well with coworkers in all departments.

Physical Demands: You must be able to move about easily behind a busy deli counter plus be able to reach up and bend down to get stored items in the work area. You must be able to handle a very fast paced environment for hours at a time. From time to time, bulk supplies and catering packages weighing 25 to 50 pounds must be moved.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Driver/Deli Clerk

Reports To: Counter Manager

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
As a Driver/Deli Clerk you will have a dual responsibility. First of all you will be a Deli Clerk preparing orders for our customers. When needed you will also serve as a delivery person. As a driver it is your responsibility to deliver all orders on a timely basis.

Requirements Sought
Must have clean driver's license.

Education: A high school diploma is desirable. An ability to read, write, speak and understand English is required. You must be able to add, subtract and multiply.

Experience: Experience in a high volume counter operation is desirable, but not required. We would love you to have some customer service experience.

Temperament: You must be able to maintain a friendly composure under pressure and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Of course, you must work well with coworkers in all departments.

Physical Demands: You must be able to move about easily behind a busy deli counter plus be able to reach up and bend down to get stored items in the work area. You must be able to handle a very fast paced environment for hours at a time. From time to time, bulk supplies and catering packages weighing 25 to 50 pounds must be moved.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Floor Manager

Reports To: Store Manager

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
As one of our Floor Managers, you will be a guardian of our excellent reputation and good name. You will see to customer satisfaction, service efficiency, quality of staff and product presentation. Responsibilities will include maintenance of front of the house facilities plus all customer access/view areas, including all marketing materials and the Ben's Info Center. You will oversee the cashier's station, reconcile daily receipts, maintain and replenish levels in vendors', charge and cashier's banks. Front of the house staff scheduling and payroll oversight will be your responsibility, as well as recruiting, interviewing, training and reviewing of personnel performance. Catering in-house and externally will become your specialty. You will become an authority on all Ben's products and packages and assist staff and customers in taking full advantage of our excellent product line. When not present in the restaurant, the General Manager of the restaurant will rely on you to act in his or her place, to handle personnel issues and customers' concerns. Floor Managers at Ben's are a very special breed. Could you possibly be that special?

Requirements Sought
Education: A degree from a recognized culinary arts program is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two years experience in a similar position in a restaurant is a must.

Temperament: You must be able to maintain a friendly composure under pressure and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Of course, you must work well with coworkers in all departments.

Physical Demands: You must be able to move around the restaurant quickly and with ease and be able to hear and observe possible trouble spots.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Line Cook

Reports To: Chef

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
We at Ben's are very fussy about our product, and our customers have come to expect no less. You will be responsible for maintaining that expectation of quality. Fried and sautéed items prepared in the kitchen for the counter and dining room will be your special responsibility. You will prepare food items within established Ben's guidelines; you will be responsible for maintaining appropriate amount of steam table food items and ensure the quality of the product; prepare appropriate garnishes for every plate presentation. Maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary kitchen work station is always a must.

Requirements Sought
Education: A Degree in a post secondary culinary arts training program is desirable. You must have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Experience: One year experience as a line cook in a high volume operation is required.

Temperament: You must be calm and cool under pressure, and be able to work well with coworkers in the kitchen and the dining room.

Physical Demands: You must be able to move about in close quarters, and must be able to handle fast work pace for extended hours.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Prep Cook

Reports To: Chef

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Our Prep Cooks pride themselves on all the good food that goes to the steam table and counter, such as our famous pastrami, Ben's cured corned beef and tongue, soups and salads.  We want our food to be consistent in taste from one Ben's location to the next, so our specialties are made from recipes that have been perfected over the years.   Washing, slicing and mixing of ingredients as well as washing the pots are all part of the job.  It goes without saying, but we say it anyway, maintaining a sanitary kitchen to the highest standards is a must.
 
Requirements Sought
Education: A Degree in a post secondary culinary arts training program is desirable. The ability to read, write, speak and understand English is also desirable.  Knowledge of Spanish, at least kitchen Spanish, is a must.
 
Experience: One year experience as a prep cook in a high volume operation is required.
 
Temperament: You must be calm and cool under pressure, and be able to work well with coworkers in the kitchen and the dining room.
 
Physical Demands: You must be able to move about in close quarters, and must be able to handle fast work pace for extended hours. 
 
Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Express Deli Counter Clerk

Reports To: Store Manager

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
It's not only fun to shop in a mall; it's fun to work there too! Here's your chance to do both. Weary shoppers welcome the sight of Ben's Express at the Walt Whitman Mall as well as the food court in the Roosevelt Field Mall. You, as a Ben's Express Deli Clerk, will serve hot dogs and sandwiches to those hungry shoppers. You will take food orders, serve the food and ring up the sales. You will learn the opening and closing procedures for the cash register. You may even learn to make soups, salads and sandwiches. The spic and span appearance of our Express Delis is a top priority, and you will be expected to help keep your location clean and tidy.

Requirements Sought
Education: A high school diploma is not necessary, but you must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. The ability to add and subtract with a high level of accuracy is also necessary.

Experience: Cashiering experience in a restaurant or retail environment would be nice, but we will train a bright, highly motivated individual.

Temperament: You must be cool and calm under pressure and have the ability to handle difficult customer situations with tact and diplomacy. You must be able to work as a team player with coworkers both at the counter and in the kitchen.

Physical Demands: You must be able to move freely in small spaces between the counter and the kitchen, plus reach and bend to retrieve items from supply shelves.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Bus Staff

Reports To: Head Waitstaff

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
In our restaurants, the first person to greet a customer is the host or hostess. The second person would be you, our bus person, as you bring fresh coleslaw and pickles to the table. A smile and a friendly "hello" is frequently all it takes to give a customer a warm glow and pleasant anticipation of the good food to come. No one likes to face dirty dishes once they have finished eating. You must be watchful and clear dirty dishes from tables. Cleaning and resetting tables with silverware and napkins will also be your job. You might be assigned to serve out coleslaw and pickles at the wait station for other bus persons to carry to tables, or you may asked to clean mustard and ketchup bottles. We look to you, our bus people, to keep the dining room tables looking fresh and ready for service.

Requirements Sought
Education: Knowledge of some English is preferred but not necessary.

Experience: None

Temperament: A smiling face and pleasant manner is all we require.

Physical Demands: You must be able to move about freely in and out of a busy kitchen and around tables. You must be able to carry up to 40-pound bus boxes of dirty dishes.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Head Chef

Reports To: Store Manager

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Our chefs are key people in our organization. You, as the manager of the kitchen, will see that our delicious food is always a superior product in taste and freshness. You will hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and sometimes discipline, plus work along side the dishwashers, prep and line cooks. You will make sure the correct product is ordered and rotated. You will be responsible for keeping food consistent with Ben's recipes and apportioning guidelines. You will develop the "specials" menu for the week. And of course, you must see that the kitchen is kept up to Ben's and Department Health standards for sanitation and cleanliness.

Requirements Sought
Education: A two to four year degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two years experience managing a back-of-the-house operation in a high volume mid-priced restaurant chain operation preferred restaurant kitchen preferred.

Physical Demands: Ability to stand for up to four hours at a stretch, move freely about in a confined space, bend and reach to retrieve utensils and check for cleanliness, handle pressure of a fast paced environment and deal effectively and cooperatively with a both kitchen and other restaurant staff.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Catering Waitstaff

Reports To: Store Manager

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
We at, Ben's, love parties and events of all kinds! And we need experienced catering waitstaff to help us make every Ben's Event a memorable experience for our customers. We do birthday parties, holiday dinners, Bar Mitzvahs, weddings and many summer BBQ's. Most events are on the weekends with the occasional event happening during the week. If you are one of those unique people who others remember for your bright smile, gracious manner and ability to stay calm even during the most hectic moments, please contact us. We have a great group of waitstaff now who are always willing to train new people.

Requirements Sought
Education: High school diploma is preferred. You must have the ability to understand English.

Experience: Minimum one-year experience in a catering environment.

Temperament: You must be calm and cool under pressure and have the ability to handle difficult customer situations with tact and diplomacy. Of course, you must work well with coworkers.

Physical Demands: You must be able move about freely in and out of a busy kitchen and around tables. You must be able to carry multiple meals and/or drinks at one time.

Salary: Call for details. Expect tips as well.

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Dishwasher

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Washes dishes, pots and pans by machine and by hand. Assists in kitchen with prep and cleaning. Fills in as needed in other areas of the store.

Requirements Sought
Education: Knowledge of some English is preferred but not necessary.

Experience: None

Temperament: A smiling face and pleasant manner is all we require.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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Phone Orders

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Handles telephone orders for takeout and catering. Inputs order into the POS computer system. Assists with takeout and delivery operations.

Requirements Sought
Education: A high school diploma is preferred. You must have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English. We will teach you how to enter orders in to the computer.

Experience: Must have excellent phone skills and be comfortable with a computer.

Temperament: A smiling face and pleasant manner is all we require.

Salary: Will be discussed at time of interview.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Ben's considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Ben's complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Ben's also provides "reasonable accommodations" to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.