History of Houlihan’s

Founded back in 1972, the first Houlihan’s restaurant opened in Kansas City.  They are known for having an energetic atmosphere, equipped with a full service bar.  You can get everything from burgers to hot dogs.

Today in the 2000s, they are known for their premium way of treating customers, as well as how they are being adventurous and more.  This is definitely a unique experience compared to most.

Job Description / Average Wage

Server: You’re going to be in charge of serving the customers, taking orders, as well as bringing food to the table.  You will find that you will have to assist customers with their questions, as well as their complaints.  Your hourly wages will be anywhere from $2 to $5 a hour plus tips.

Front House Manager: You’re going to basically run the front of the restaurant.  You will be assigning tasks to employees, as well as helping them with any tasks that need to be done.  You will find that you may be paid on a salary basis.  The average wage is $32,000+ a year.

Bartender: You will run the bar, serving up drinks to both customers at the bar, as well as those that are ordering them.  You will prep the bar, as well as close it down, if you’re going to be working a closing shift.    This person is responsible for liquor cost and inventory control; keeps the bar area clean and neat; prepare drinks for servers; serve Guests at bar and bar tables; restock bar with glassware and drink ingredients; must adhere to the regulations and guidelines and the company’s responsible service of alcohol policy.  The average bartender here is going to make $5 to $7 a hour plus tips.

Busser: This person stocks the restaurant with glassware, dishware, etc.; polishes and stocks restaurant with silverware; ensure clean linen is on the table when resetting them; fills ice bins with ice; carry bus tubs to Dishwasher ;clean up spills and assists the servers.

Dish Washer: The person assigned in the position must ensure that all dishes, glasses, utensils and equipment are cleaned, sanitized and stored properly to maintain cleanliness.

Prep Cook: This position is responsible to Prepare/cook food for guests; make sure that all equipment, utensils and working areas are maintained for cleanliness; coordinate prep amounts, follow recipe instructions, use checklists and prep sheets;follow safe food handling guidelines.

Benefits

Your benefits are going to vary, depending on the position that you’re going to apply for, as well as if you’re part time or full time.  You will want to talk with your hiring manager to see what kind of benefits that you qualify for.

How to apply

You can either request an application in the restaurant itself, or if you want to apply online, you can do that as well.  If you want to apply online, you can start the application process that is located here.

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