Edgefield Catering Bartender

McMenamins•Troutdale, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Catering Bartenders are responsible for providing an enjoyable experience for all guests and customers during privately catered and public events. This role involves setting up, running, and breaking down events, which can range from small business meetings to large groups with full meals. Duties include setting up tables, chairs, bars, and AV equipment, serving food in various styles, pouring and serving alcoholic beverages, waiting on and bussing tables, checking IDs, providing coffee and water service, resetting event spaces, restocking supplies, washing dishes, and general cleaning. A key aspect of the position is attending to customer needs and maintaining customer relations, including answering questions and assisting guests. The role requires hard physical work, mental agility, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Catering bartenders must be capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain current food handlers and OLCC liquor license
Ability to accurately handle cash and work with numbers
Working knowledge of all potential function areas of the property and/or location
Ability to remain calm and focused in a high volume, deadline-oriented work environment
Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, holidays and special events required
Mental agility and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team

Responsibilities

Provide an enjoyable experience for all guests and customers during privately catered and public events
Set up, run, and breakdown of events from small business meetings with minimal food to large groups with full meals
Set up tables, chairs, bars, and AV equipment
Serve food from fine dining to buffet style
Pour and serve beer, wine, and spirits
Wait on and bus tables
Check IDs of patrons purchasing alcoholic beverages
Provide coffee and water service
Reset event spaces
Restock supplies
Wash dishes
Perform general cleaning
Attend to customer needs and maintain customer relations
Answer questions and assist customers & guests

Benefits

$45 hotel rooms
40% off bottles of wine
Access to concerts
Happy Hour beverage pricing all day
40% off McMenamins apparel & spa services
Shift food credits
Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiro and alternative care to eligible employees
401(K)plan with employer contribution to eligible employees
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Neighborhood pubs and hotels with opportunities to work at other locations like our winery or concerts
Belief in a work life balance
Be part of a fun team and having a positive work environment
Multiple career path opportunities