Catering Full Serve

Elephants Delicatessen•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve food and drinks in a professional manner; work with the Elephants team creating and promoting consistent quality food, provide Elephants customers with the best possible event service.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year food or beverage serving experience
Current Food Handlers permit for Oregon
Current OLCC

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of event or banquet serving or bartending experience
Ability to use one’s own vehicle

Responsibilities

Upholding Elephants Delicatessen’s Core Values: Standard of Excellence, Unity, and Sustainability, as outlined in the employee handbook.
Present positive image: good body language, personal hygiene and professional appearance, follow dress code
Attend Elephants full serve department meetings and trainings to learn the “Elephants way” of service
Create great rapport with our customers through exemplary food service and knowledge
Replenish food and beverage stations
Be familiar with seasonal menus and menu items
Serve for a variety of meal styles i.e. plated meals, passed hors d’oeuvres, buffets
Communicate with fellow staff regarding customer concerns or workflow
Always display a can-do attitude
Set up full bar per Elephants specifications
Sell and pour quality alcoholic drinks: usually wine and beer; occasional hard- liquor events
Maintain all current OLCC regulations
Maintain the safety of the bar area by monitoring over-consumption, spills, etc.
Maintain a clean, tidy, and visually pleasing bar set up
Load/Unload equipment from central catering kitchen to be set up at events
Ensure that all equipment is handled, cleaned, and stored properly
Keep event space and staging areas clean and clutter free
Set up/ break down buffets and beverage stations per current full serve standards
Bus and clear event spaces
Ensure security of premises during and after events