Moxies Classic Grill

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Moxies Classic Grill

• 2006 Summer Coop Placement

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About Moxies

• Our Passion is Food our Secret is People!
• Moxies was originally founded in Calgary under
  the name Munchies. The name was changed to Moxies
  in the late 80s. The one of the first franchises
  of Moxies was the St. Vital store opened in
  Winnipeg in 1991.
• Since then Moxies has continued to grow and
  expand now with over 48 locations throughout
  Canada

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Moxies Classic Grill

• At Moxies Classic Grill its our culture that
  sets us apart. The culture is built on great
  people serving fabulous food in an upbeat stylish
  environment.

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Management
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The Menu

• Appetizers
• Bruschetta (vegetarian)
• Fresh tomatoes, garlic, jalapenos, sweet red
  onions, Italian seasonings and asiago cheese.
• three dip med bread (vegetarian)
• Fresh oven-baked flat bread brushed with garlic
  butter, sprinkled with rosemary and pepper.
  Served with three delicious dips.
• focaccia cheese toast (vegetarian)
• Three varieties of cheese melted on lightly
  toasted garlic-buttered focaccia.
• chicken wings
• Hot, Honey Garlic, Salt Pepper or Teriyaki.
• glazed salmon
• A salmon filet lightly glazed in an Asian candied
  marinade. Accompanied with garlic-buttered
  crostini and a creamy caper aioli.
• calamari
• Lightly tossed and golden fried. Served with red
  onions and tzatziki.

• Pizza
• smoked applewood chicken three cheese
• A creamy, three-cheese pizza topped with smoked
  Applewood chicken, fresh cilantro, caramelized
  onions and sundried tomatoes.
• grilled asparagus goat cheese (vegetarian)
• Grilled asparagus, roasted red peppers,
  mushrooms, mozzarella and mild Quebec goat
  cheese.
• tandoori chicken
• Tandoori chicken, roasted red peppers,
  caramelized onions, cilantro and a dash of mild
  curry topped with mozzarella cheese.
• Steaks and Classics
• sirloin steak oscar
• Fresh scallops and prawns atop our 8 oz. sirloin
  drizzled with a creamy Béarnaise sauce.
• honey roasted garlic sirloin steak
• A subtle but unforgettable taste marinated right
  into our classic 10 oz. cut.
• grilled chicken breast with pineapple salsa

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Being a Server

• Includes
• Greeting guests in a prompt and friendly manner
• Introduce Daily Features
• Answer questions and make recommendations from
  the menu
• Take orders and make sure food is brought out
  quickly and correctly
• Making the atmosphere fun and inviting for the
  guest for the duration of their stay.

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Pros and Cons

• Pros
• Fun working environment
• Great people
• Excellent management
• TIPS!

• Cons
• Unpredictable hours
• Minimum wage base pay
• Irregular shifts
• Grouchy Customers

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What I Learned

• Time management and organizational skills.
• People skills
• Conflict management skills

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Personal And Professional Gains

• Personal
• What I am capable of dealing with on my own and
  when to ask for help.
• How to deal with conflict with appropriate
  emotion.

• Professional
• A better understanding of the running of a
  restaurant.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills

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Why I Liked My Coop at Moxies

• The best part of my experiences where the people
  I met and the contacts I made within the
  restaurant industry.
• It was a fun and professional atmosphere to work,
  a place I truly wanted to go to work.