Jobs at Sweet Basil MKE | Thai & Lao Food in Milwaukee, WI

SWEET BASIL

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Customer Service

An individual in this position is someone who's great in fast-paced environments, is friendly and outgoing, loves working on a team but can also stay focused and keep on track when dinner service gets busy! This individual must be able to multi-task, stay organized, and able to problem-solve quickly while communicating effectively to their teammates. This position is responsible for all customer-facing tasks and front-of-house duties including:

Greeting guests as they enter the restaurant
Assisting customers with questions
Answering phones
Making recommendations based on the customer's preferences
Taking orders in person or by phone
Processing online orders
Packing to-go orders, ensuring accuracy and speed
Serving dine-in orders to customers seated at their tables
Cleaning and sanitizing tables, condiment station, dining room and entryways, waiting area, the restrooms, and workstations
Full training is provided
Unpaid trials are available if you would like to shadow a current employee in this position to see if it would be a good fit for you

Wash & Prep Room Specialist

An individual in this position is someone who has an affinity for organizing, great at planning ahead, works well in fast-paced environments, able to handle physical labor and heavy lifting, and is able to not only listen to instructions but take initiative to get things done when it's game time during busy dinner services. This position is responsible for:

Preparing all meats, vegetables, sauces, and dishes for dinner service
Assists with inventory tracking and ordering, receiving and storage
Ensuring that all kitchen, prep room, and back of house surfaces and storage maintain a standard level of cleanliness at all times
Organizing and cleaning the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler
Keeping track of and ordering cleaning supplies as needed
Mopping, managing garbage and trash removal
Supports the kitchen team, as needed
Supports the dishwashing station, when they need additional support during busy dinner services
Learn, understand and practice food safety protocols. Ensure that food safety protocols are being utilized by everyone involved in the preparation of food. Food Safety training courses are available and we will pay for your training to earn a certificate!
Full training is provided
Unpaid trials are available if you would like to shadow a current employee in this position to see if it would be a good fit for you

Dishwasher

An individual in this position is someone who likes a routine, can work well in fast-paced environments, able to handle physical labor and heavy lifting, and is able to not only listen to instructions but take initiative to get things done when it's game time during busy dinner services. This position is responsible for:

Washing all dishes, containers, food prep accessories, woks, pots, pans, and more
Maintaining an organized and clean work station, uphold a high standard of cleanliness
Ensuring that all items are cleaned properly, sanitized
Ensuring that all kitchen, prep room, and back of house surfaces and storage maintain a standard level of cleanliness at all times
Organizing and cleaning the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler
Learn, understand and practice food safety protocols. Ensure that food safety protocols are being utilized by everyone involved in the preparation of food. Food Safety training courses are available and we will pay for your training to earn a certificate!
Full training is provided
Unpaid trials are available if you would like to shadow a current employee in this position to see if it would be a good fit for you

HOURS AND PAY:

General hours are 2pm to 9pm, Tuesday through Saturday
Employees may be required to work Sundays and Mondays for routine deep cleaning days and other team projects
Up to 40 hours per week but hours are flexible. You can be part time or have more hours when needed.
All positions make anywhere from $15-$22 per hour (with tips) depending on the hours and days worked

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Mentoring - Our team of owners and managers are available to help with mentorship. Whether you are looking to learn new skills, build your resume, become a future business owner yourself, or have an entrepreneurial spirit, we can help with your goals.
Flexibility - Since we are a small, family-owned business - you become a part of the family when you join us. Thus, we are always flexible when it comes to scheduling hours and days off.
Free Meals - 1 free meal per shift
Holiday Bonuses - End of year bonuses are available
Travel - Sweet Basil hosts family & employee trips and outings multiple times a year. You will have the option to take part in these events.
Room to Move Up or Grow - There's always room to move up or grow into other positions, we are even willing to create new positions if there is a need for it
Other Employer-Sponsored Benefits: Skills classes and certifications, ergonomic work shoes, work uniform, reusable water bottles, training, job supplies are all covered.
Retirement Account - Traditional or Roth account set up!

HOW TO APPLY

Send resumes to sweetbasilmke@gmail.com to get started! If you qualify, we will reach out and set up an interview with you.

If you're interested in an unpaid trial, let us know in your email or interview! An unpaid trial is a day where you can shadow a current employee with no commitment. We've found these to be really helpful for potential candidates to experience what the job really requires first hand. Unpaid trials are also helpful for our business because we want our team to feel like they want to be here every day, even when it's hard. If you decide it's not for you, that's okay! We'd rather know before we officially fill the position.

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