MIT Part 2 Flashcards
Food philosophy
Ema GV: Mediterranean Cuisine with a California influence
Beatrix: Comfort food with a helpful twist
How are special requests handled
Depends on request. Chef + Manager loop in to see if we can make request possible. Our goal is to say yes.
Top 2 selling items in each menu category
Snacks:
Salad:
Sandwich:
Entre: Chicken Enchiladas + Poke Bowl
Dessert:
Pastry:
Food Specs for 3 key menu items (how you would describe them to a guest)
Enchiladas:
Kennebec Fries:
Mushroom Quinoa Burger:
What is your role in new menu item roll outs
Teach new items to staff in preshift. Roll out new menu quizzes and grade quizzes.
What would you do if you saw a server no ID a group of ppl who look under 20
- Ask first. Could have happened when I was not looking.
- If they did NOT. Tell them they need to card before drinks hit the table.
- Written warning. Explain consequences of year in jail, potential fine, and potential loss of job.
How would you teach trainees who had a guest who wanted to be seated who was intoxicated
- Loop in Manager ASAP. Describe specefic behaviors observed
- Teach them in Alcohol Awareness what items on our are good for slowing down intoxication rate
How would you handle adults sharing alc with underage kids
Play dumb. “Oh I noticed you were sharing drinks. Let me get your drink order in so you don’t have to share, I just need to see your ID first”
What is the procedure in event of a large fire
- Call 911
- Try to use fire extinguisher
- Pull ANSUL if applicable
- Have each person do their assigned role
- Call Carol
How many fire extinguishers in restaurant and where are they located
BFM
5 total
- one by market doors
- one by front revolving door
- one by handwashing sink by office
- one by handwashing sink on market kitchen line
- one by employee entrance
What does each position do in event of emergency
Host: stand outside doors and do not let guests in
Busser/ Runner/ Stocker: Maintain clear access to doors. Push in chairs. Keep aisles clear. Once outside, direct guests to meeting area
Server/ Bartender/ Cashier: Inform guests of evacuation + escort guests to exit
Barista: unplug equipment
Dishwasher/ prep: turn off equipment
Line Cook: Move to exit doors. Maintain clear access to doors. Open doors
Chef: check that all equipment is turned off. Assist FOH
FOH Manager: Monitor emergency + determine when to evacuate. Direct staff to call 911. Bring a copy of a team member roster to account for everyone. Make sure all guests + team members have exited the building
Allergy procedure FOH
- Ask all guests if there are any allergies
- Confirm we can make the dish
- Completely fill out the Food Alert Slip
- Get a manager signature and take the slip to the kitchen
- Modify with the allergy alert when ringing in the order
- Staple the completed Food Alert Slip to the receipt and turn it in with your cash out
What does it mean to read the garbage
Look @ what guests/ servers are throwing away. - Food, silverware. Be aware of what is not getting eaten
Philosophy on hiring
Nice wins. 49% + 51% philosphy. Look @ Availability
Good fit for position and restaurant
Examples of 49% + 51% Questions you can ask
- Talk through previous position
- 49: Have you worked with Toast before
- 51: describe a time when you didn’t agree with your boss