The Deli Restaurant & Z Bar

11/19/2024

Do you miss all those tasty scratch-made Deli desserts? Good news! We still make them from scratch every day at our sibling HiWay Pizza Pub. They are now accepting orders for Thanksgiving week production and pick up. Let HiWay do the baking this holiday season! View the list and place your order on their website at: https://hiwaypizza.com/bakehouse

Happy Pie Day! (3.14) Behold! Our Dante's Ten Pound Apple Pie. We make 💯 fresh from scratch in-house always, 'cuz Andy said so!

04/17/2024

Remember all the good times you had at our Z Bar Meet The Brewery events every year?!?! GOOD NEWS!!! You can relive those times again at HiWay Pizza Pub (our sibling bar/restaurant) where they'll be hosting a very similar series starting May 22, 2024 with New Trail Brewing Company !!!

Tickets are now on sale for the first event of HiWay's new series "taste." Tickets and info. here: https://hiwaypizza.com/events

09/22/2021

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the overall operation of the location, while achieving company objectives in sales, quality, service, cleanliness, controls, and appearance, while creating and maintaining a positive, productive working environment. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Requirements:
Must have at least three (3) years of food and beverage experience, and ideally one (1) year of restaurant management/leadership experience.
Our managers will have outstanding leadership skills, are guest-focused and ideally proficient in both front and back of the house operations.
Continually monitor and observe guests dining experience to ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service.
Assumes 100% responsibility for our guests’ experience
Demonstrate high ethical standards at all times.
Support and implement Dante’s local and company-wide marketing programs
Complete and develop opening and closing checklists.
Strong knowledge of Labor Laws, Health Codes, Safe Food Handling and Sanitation policies and procedures.
Ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and effectively within the Company’s fiscal and operational guidelines.
Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation.
Assist in the creation of restaurant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures.
Responsible for restaurant P&L performance, including food and labor costs
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
Must be able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Clear communication skills are key in this role, as well as ability to adapt/react quickly as needed.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
Must be 21 years of age.

09/22/2021

Join the Dante’s Family! We are now hiring for all Locations and all positions.

Flexible Hours, Full Time, Part Time.

We hire the best and the brightest people with a blend of skills, experiences and passion to take our restaurants to new heights.

We believe we offer great opportunities in Happy Valley.
Fun working atmosphere
Career growth potential
Excellent benefits

To apply, please complete our Employment Application at: http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp04/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=DANTESINC&cws=1

Your application will be accepted immediately and reviewed by a hiring manager who will be in contact shortly. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

09/22/2021

The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing and cooking a variety of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, pizza and other food products. Our kitchen utilizes broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment. Our cooks frequently rotate workstations to maximize efficiency. We expect that our cooks will maintain vigilant compliance with quality standards and kitchen rules to include maintenance of clean and sanitary work areas including tables, shelves, floors, walls, containers, and equipment.

Job Requirements:
Ability to consistently read and follow a recipe unsupervised.
Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products prepared.
Handle, store, label, and rotate all products properly in accordance with proper kitchen and health code regulations.
Follows and completes a daily prep list.
Maintain sufficient levels of product at all times.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
Must be able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Clear communication skills are key in this role, as well as ability to adapt/react quickly as needed.

09/22/2021

Summary of Position:
To ensure an outstanding overall experience for the guests, so that they will want to return again and again. Provide friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintains a Guest focus while performing duties.
Assumes 100% responsibility for quality guests’ experience.
Welcome and greet guests within one minute. Make all our guests feel special and let them know you’re there to personally take care of them.
Inform guests of specials and menu changes.
Make specific beverage, appetizer, entrée, and dessert recommendations you genuinely feel your guests will enjoy.
Answer questions about our food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services.
Take food and beverage orders from guests, enter orders in our point-of-sale system before taking item to the table.
Deliver food and beverages from kitchen and bar to guests in a timely matter
Pre-bus tables between each course.
Perform side work during each shift as required by service station assignment.
Complete opening and closing checklists.
Maintain clean and stocked service and dinning areas.
Monitor and observe guests dining experience. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
Provide proactive beverage and bread refills.
Prepare final bill, present check to guest, accept payment, and deliver to host stand for processing (or authorize credit card). Return change to the guest quickly.
Be ready and willing to assist fellow servers before they ask.
Be ready and willing to assist busperson with clearing and resetting tables.
Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
Notify manager-on-duty any time a guest is not 100% satisfied with their experience.
Qualifications:
Be 18 years of age.
Must posses a positive attitude and work well with other team members.
Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
Must be able to work unsupervised.
Must have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 20 to 25 pounds.
Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.
Be able to work in a fast paced restaurant environment.

09/22/2021

The successful candidate will be responsible providing friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional experience for all of our guests. We expect that our bartenders will maintain vigilant compliance with quality standards and bar rules to include maintenance of clean and sanitary work areas including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.

Job Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age.
Prepare and serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the our standard drink recipes.
Present drink menus, make specific recommendations, and answer questions regarding beverages.
Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of our guests’ experience
Learn the names and personally recognize our regulars.
Wash and sterilize glassware, as well as prepare, store, and rotate garnishes for drinks in accordance with proper bar and health code regulations.
Maintain sufficient levels of product at all times.
Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
Clear communication skills are key in this role, as well as ability to adapt/react quickly as needed.

Not required but a benefit:

At least two (2) years of recent bartending experience, in a dynamic and fast paced full service professional environment
Prior experience to include strong background with mixed drinks, as well as beers, and wines

09/22/2021

The successful candidate will deliver our freshly made products from our Commissary Operations, as well as other items, to our other locations in the State College area. This position is morning and early afternoon hours.

Job Requirements:
Must have a clean driving record, a valid drivers license, and will work with little or no supervision.
Assumes 100% responsibility for inventory of deliveries.
Completes and files delivery paperwork in a timely manner.
Documents any and all product shortages and/or damaged goods.
Loads, unloads, and distributes products (does involve stairs).
Maintains cleanliness and maintenance of delivery vehicles.
Documents any and all product shortages and/or damaged goods.
Maintains security of all properties involved.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the company.
Clear communication and a positive attitude, as well as working well with other team members is required.
Must be 21 years old.