Job Description

MFG (Market Fresh Gourmet) is a growing multi-concept restaurant group, currently with 4 restaurant concepts located in Mishawaka, IN. Corndance Tavern, Bourbon and Butcher, Evil Czech Brewery, and Jesús Latin Grill & Tequila Bar. Carnegie Library Special Events is our private event space seating up to 175 guests and is in the upper level of Jesús. Our butcher shop provides locally sourced meats while our commissary kitchen produces house-made products for each of our restaurant locations. With 4 different concepts in 3 locations, there is something for every personality! Multi-unit and multi-concept management experience is a plus. We are looking for an experienced and skilled Restaurant Server to join our team! You will be helping to create exceptional experiences for our customers during their visit with us by serving tables, taking dine-in and to-go orders, events, delivering beverages in a timely fashion, managing your running side work, and resolving customer issues. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering great service and has a love of craft food and drink. A natural-people-person with an eye for the details. Our servers deliver unique and memorable experiences to all of our guests who dine at any one of our MFG locations. Responsibilities:

• Take orders from customers for food and beverages.
• Deliver all beverages in a timely fashion
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and appearance of your section
• Running food whenever needed to both your tables and your teammates
• Collect customer payments and provide change in a timely and courteous manner
• work private events in the event space in the upper level
• Maintain Carnegie Library & Jesus Latin Grill service standards as outlined in the Carnegie Banquet & Jesus Latin Grill training program, standards of operation, and policies and procedures.
• Responsible for food and beverage service to clients and guests, adhering to service standards.
• Accurately execute client Banquet Event Orders as outlined in the BEO event documents and attend to guest requests in a prompt and friendly manner.
• Set up the event room according to the BEO and event diagram, and The Carnegie Library standards of service for events
• Consistently sanitize work areas, refill/stock containers and supplies, etc.).
• Always work as a member of the team, offering assistance to team members when needed and supporting each other with kindness.
• Rectify any client or guest complaint as quickly as possible. Immediately notify management of complaints from a client or guest at the time they occur. Never make excuses or guess answers- if in doubt, have your manager address the complaint.
• Consistently be in full uniform and ready for work in your assigned venue at the time you are scheduled to begin your shift.
• Maintain good conduct, a strong work ethic, and safe working habits.
• Attend all service staff training courses and meetings as scheduled.
• Perform additional tasks as needed or as directed.
• A high school diploma is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, articulate speech, and willingness to communicate and follow instructions in a friendly manner
• Those with experience will be considered for a bartending role

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a server
• Ability to communicate our menus and ingredients to customers in a way that makes them feel comfortable
• General knowledge of wine, cocktails, and beer
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry food trays for prolonged periods
• Ability to effectively listen to and respond to customer needs
• Must have a courteous, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Ability to multitask efficiently

MFG (Market Fresh Gourmet) is a growing restaurant group built on strong teams, great food, and opportunities to grow.

We currently operate multiple restaurant and hospitality concepts in Mishawaka, Indiana, including Corndance Tavern, Evil Czech Brewery, Jesús Latin Grill & Tequila Bar, and Carnegie Library Special Events, with continued expansion underway through Summit Steak Bar, our newest concept.

Jesús Latin Grill & Tequila Bar, our in-house butcher shop offers locally sourced meats, while our commissary kitchen produces house-made products for all our restaurant locations.

With multiple concepts working together and new projects on the horizon, there is truly something for every personality, skill set, and career path.

Whether you are just getting started or looking to grow in the hospitality industry, MFG offers a place to learn, contribute, and build a future.