Bon Appetit Group Careers

At the Bon Appétit Group, we are always looking for talented individuals to work with us. We are committed to fostering a positive working environment built upon respect, a commitment to excellence, and pride in our restaurant.  Our goal is to provide a workplace where our employees have the opportunity to grow and learn from our team of chefs and managers.

If you are a self-starter who is detail oriented, committed to excellence, and passionate about food and service, please submit your resume via the online application form.

Current Job Openings

Position: Server

Company: Bon Appetit

Reports to: Manager

Classification: Non-exempt

Pay rate:  Hourly rate with tips is between $22.00-$56.00

About us:

Voted 2021 Best Waterfront Restaurant in the Tampa Bay area, Bon Appetit offers a fine dining experience with stunning views of the Saint Joseph Sound. The menu is an eclectic blend of classical European and American cuisines using simple, fresh ingredients.

Position Summary:

We are looking for professional Servers for Bon Appetit who are passionate about creating authentic, custom experiences with a high level of attention and service excellence to our guests. Our best servers have a sense of entrepreneurship to maximize their potential income at Dunedin’s finest waterfront restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining!

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

  • Greet guests with eye contact and a smile.
  • Know our menu and how food is prepared to make appropriate recommendations.
  • Entice guests to order appetizers, featured items and weekly specials.
  • Check timing of food orders and communicate any errors or delays to appropriate staff.
  • Deliver food promptly and correctly by guest choice.
  • Consistently monitor assigned guest tables for food quality and guest needs.
  • Practice “Acknowledge, Apologize, Act” relating to any guest complaints.
  • Offer desserts and after dinner beverages.
  • Prepare accurate checks and offer payment options.
  • Thank guests for visiting and invite them to return.
  • Keep station and work areas organized, clean and assist in team duties (side stand, etc.)
  • Perform any other task as assigned for the successful operation of the restaurant.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of one year of server experience in a high volume fine dining restaurant.
  • Positive attitude with interpersonal skills to interact and enhance the guest experience.
  • Must be able to stand and work in a fast-paced environment for periods of over eight (8) hours in length.
  • Strong verbal and attentive listening skills.
  • Flexible and dependable to work full-time, weekends and holidays, indoors and outdoors.
  • Experience with POSitouch handheld system is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. Must be able to stand and move about dining area for periods of eight (8)hours. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee-only health insurance, (50% paid by employer), dental insurance (employee paid), one week of vacation after one year of service, sick leave and meal discounts, to name a few.

Position: Busser / Food Runner / Server Assistant

Company: Bon Appetit

Reports to: Manager

Classification: Non-exempt

Pay rate:  $15.00-$20.00

About us:

Voted 2021 Best Waterfront Restaurant in the Tampa Bay area, Bon Appetit offers a fine dining experience with stunning views of the Saint Joseph Sound. The menu is an eclectic blend of classical European and American cuisines using simple, fresh ingredients.

At Bon Appétit Restaurant, we are always looking for talented individuals to work with us. We are committed to fostering a positive working environment built upon respect, a commitment to excellence, and pride in our restaurant. Our goal is to provide a workplace where our employees can grow and learn.

If you are a self-starter who is detail oriented, committed to excellence, and passionate about food service industry, please submit your resume.

The Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude with good communication skills to ensure a positive guest experience. The ability to work weekends and holidays. Join one of Dunedin’s finest restaurant teams!

What’s in it for you:
High earning potential in a popular iconic restaurant!
Opportunities for advancement!
Responsibilities:

  • Deliver food quickly in a friendly manner to right table or station.
  • Transfer used dishes, glasses, and flatware to kitchen.
  • Clean, sanitize and reset tables.
  • Refill salt, pepper, and other condiments at assigned tables.
  • Keep floors/carpets clean around assigned tables.
  • Keep service stations clean and well stocked.
  • Perform any other task as assigned for the successful operation of the restaurant.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of one year of experience in a high-volume restaurant is preferred.
  • Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment for periods of eight (8) hours and lift to 50 lbs.
  • Flexible and dependable to work full-time, weekends and holidays, indoors and outdoors.
  • Food handler certification is a plus.

Applications also may be picked up at Bon Appetit Restaurant, 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698

Position: Line Cook

Company: Bon Appetit Restaurant

Summary:

Responsible for all grilled, broiled, roasted or fried items prepared in the kitchen. Portioning food items prior to cooking of what is on menu. Assist in banquet preparation and cooking. Cooks vegetables. Other duties include carving, plating and garnishing dishes. Assist in soup and sauce making. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary kitchen work station and food storage area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complies with quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
  • Identifies and select cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables used in preparation of menu items.
  • Prepares garnishes for broiled and roasted dishes.
  • Prepares other items needed at broiler station such as vegetables, starches, appetizers or desserts that may be glazed in broiler.
  • Sets up and maintain soups throughout the day, as well as appropriate garnishes.
  • Broil and plate meats, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables, along with appropriate garnish.
  • Roasts, carves and plates meats, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables.
  • Maintains a sanitary work environment including areas where food is prepared and stored.
  • Selects and uses knives, hand tools, utensils and equipment to cut, slice, broil, roast, carve, skewer, garnish foods. Maintains holding temperature for foods, grills, or otherwise produces food in the broiler station.
  • Assist in any other capacity required in the operation.
  • Tastes all food prepared to ensure flavor, texture and consistency and see that items meet established quality standards.
  • Must be available to work all shifts as scheduled.
  • Perform any other task that is assigned for the successful operations of the company.

Qualifications:

High School graduate (GED), degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program is desirable. Minimum of 1 year in a food preparation position in a restaurant setting.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests, managers, employees, dining room staff ; stand and move about the kitchen for periods over 8 hours. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds in weight. Must have good sense of smell, taste, site and touch to understand foods and presentation. possess finger dexterity to use small tools adeptly; read and follow written instructions; possess good smell and taste abilities and be able to do repetitive motions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position: Server

Company: Café Alfresco

Salary Range: $15.00 – $25.00 including tips

Summary:

Check identification of customers to verify they are of legal drinking age. Take direct orders from guest in a friendly manner, record orders accurately into register system. Respond promptly to requests from customers in a polite and professional fashion.
Attempt to limit problems related to customers’ excessive drinking by following established procedures, process transactions using the POS system. Process customer payments Customer service orientation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team player, cable to handle a fast-paced work environment, dependable, honesty and have integrity. Responsible for plating deserts.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, minimum age requirement of 18 years old to serve drinks. 

Physical Demands:

Be able to lift up to 30 pounds in weight.

Bon Appetit Restaurant

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Cafe Alfresco

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Florida Beach Services – Honeymoon Island, Sand Key Beach

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Advantus Leisure – Bon Appetit Group

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