Grand Lodge Catering Server

McMenamins • Forest Grove, OR

30d

About The Position

Catering servers are responsible for providing an enjoyable experience for all
of our guests and customers during privately catered and public events. Duties
include but are not limited to; setting up, running, and breakdown of events
from small business meetings with minimal food to large groups with full meals;
setting up tables, chairs, bars, and AV equipment; serving food from fine dining
to buffet style; pouring and serving beer, wine, and spirits; waiting on and
bussing tables; checking IDs of patrons purchasing alcoholic beverages; coffee
and water service; resetting event spaces; restocking supplies; washing dishes;
general cleaning and, most importantly, attending to customer needs and
maintaining customer relations. Since this position includes lots of direct
contact with customers, caterers will also need to be available to answer
questions and assist customers & guests in whatever way necessary. Being a
catering server can be hard physical work and requires mental agility and the
ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-oriented
environment. Catering servers must also have the ability to work well
independently and as a member of a team.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain a current food handlers’ card and OLCC card
• 21 + years
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred
• Enjoy working in a busy customer service-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• setting up, running, and breakdown of events from small business meetings with minimal food to large groups with full meals
• setting up tables, chairs, bars, and AV equipment
• serving food from fine dining to buffet style
• pouring and serving beer, wine, and spirits
• waiting on and bussing tables
• checking IDs of patrons purchasing alcoholic beverages
• coffee and water service
• resetting event spaces
• restocking supplies
• washing dishes
• general cleaning
• attending to customer needs and maintaining customer relations
• answer questions and assist customers & guests in whatever way necessary

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 and more.
• 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 - we have staff who have gone from front desk attendants to sales associates, from server to manager and many other continuing stories within McMenamins.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed