History of Champps Bar and Grill

Back in St. Paul, Minnesota, the first Champps Bar and Grill opened up.   Today, they are known for their burgers, and bar atmosphere, where you can enjoy sports games, and many more.   They have more than just a bar atmosphere, you can find all sorts of americana food from hot dogs to pasta.   You name it, they probably have it.

As this restaurant continues to grow, you may find a location popping up in your location.

Hours of Operation:   Mon-Sat: 11:00am-2:00am; Sun: 10:00am-1:00am

Minimum Age to Work Here:   18 years old

Positions Available:   Waiter, Waitress, Hostess / Host, Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, Busser, Bartender, Assistant Manager, Restaurant Manager

Background Check Required?  Yes

Negotiation:   There is no room for negotiation since the hourly rate has been set.

Job Description / Average Wage

Server / Waitress: As a server / waitress, you’re going to serve your customers.   You’re going to take orders, ensure that the food is cooked to perfection, as well as make sure that they are happy.   You will answer any questions that they may have.   In your downtime, you may help in the kitchen, as well as clean around your section.   The average wage is $3 a hour plus tips.

Hostess: You’re going to seat your customers, as well as take reservations over the phone.   If the restaurant is busy, you will take reservations in store, as well as answer any questions that they may have.   You will also seat your customers when it is time to do so.   The average wage is from $8 to $11 a hour.

Cook: You’re going to work in the kitchen.   You can work everything from the line, to being the head chef.     You will cook orders to perfection, as well as ensure all orders going out meet the restaurant’s criteria.   You will prep food, clean the kitchen, as well as help out other chefs.   The average pay is from $8 to $12 a hour.

Manager:   Running the entire restaurant, you’re going to be responsible for making sure that the restaurant is running smoothly.   You’re going to assist corporate with hiring and firing new employees as well as making sure that everyone is doing their job during their shifts.   You’ll also be responsible for helping with various paperwork and filing.   The average wage for a manager can range anywhere from $30,000 to $45,000 a year depending upon the experience of the manager.

Benefits

• A great medical package (dental, vision and more)
• Discounted food
• Great promotional opportunities and more…

Atmosphere and Perks

If you work with Champps, you are also backed with wide array of benefits on top of the competitive pay scales and excellent work environment.   Champps offers flexible work hours that will be very advantageous for students and part time workers who would like to earn additional income. Eligible employees will also enjoy more perks like health and benefit insurance, future financial planning and paid time off. There are more rooms of career growth for potential workers.

Interview Questions

Describe your favorite restaurants?

Do you get any perks such as free food or meals?

How do you deal with difficult customers?

Can you work late nights or weekends?

Describe yourself in a few words. What are your weaknesses and strengths?

Tell us about a time you had a conflict with a manager?

What is quality customer service?

How will you encourage people to patronize the company?

How will you be able to address the customers’ needs and wants?

Will you be able to deal with difficult customers?

Interview Tips

The Champps interview process may be on one-on one basis and panel interview. Interviewees are potential applicants who are eyed to be best suited in the position after the documents required are submitted. This will usually take place two weeks or less depending on the number of applicants scheduled for interview. Interview questions will likely revolve around your experiences, your ability to deal with people and your co-workers as well as your knowledge and skills in customer services. You should be honest in answering all questions, be concise with your answers and maintain an eye to eye contact with the interviewer. You will be likely hired if you will be able to demonstrate skills, knowledge and attitude suited for the position you have applied for.

How to apply

if you want to apply to a local Champps, you’re going to have to apply in a restaurant.   They currently don’t accept applications online, but you can find a restaurant in your location here.

Atmosphere and Perks

If you work with Champps, you are also backed with wide array of benefits on top of the competitive pay scales and excellent work environment.   Champps offers flexible work hours that will be very advantageous for students and part time workers who would like to earn additional income. Eligible employees will also enjoy more perks like health and benefit insurance, future financial planning and paid time off. There are more rooms of career growth for potential workers.

Interview Questions

Describe your favorite restaurants?

Do you get any perks such as free food or meals?

How do you deal with difficult customers?

Can you work late nights or weekends?

Describe yourself in a few words. What are your weaknesses and strengths?

Tell us about a time you had a conflict with a manager?

What is quality customer service?

How will you encourage people to patronize the company?

How will you be able to address the customers’ needs and wants?

Will you be able to deal with difficult customers?

Interview Tips

The Champps interview process may be on one-on one basis and panel interview. Interviewees are potential applicants who are eyed to be best suited in the position after the documents required are submitted. This will usually take place two weeks or less depending on the number of applicants scheduled for interview. Interview questions will likely revolve around your experiences, your ability to deal with people and your co-workers as well as your knowledge and skills in customer services. You should be honest in answering all questions, be concise with your answers and maintain an eye to eye contact with the interviewer. You will be likely hired if you will be able to demonstrate skills, knowledge and attitude suited for the position you have applied for.