Spar Cafe Host

McMenamins • Olympia, WA

7d

About The Position

McMenamins Spar Cafe is Hiring for Host/Food Runner /Support Staff McMenamins is a family-owned company in Oregon and Washington serving our own handcrafted beer, wine, cider, spirits, and coffee alongside good, honest pub fare. Locations range from neighborhood pubs to historic hotels. We emphasize community, art, history, music, food, drink, and fun. McMenamins has seasonal, as well as long-term career opportunities! We value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds. Description of the Position : The Host/Food Runner/Support Staff duties include but are not limited to; greeting and seating customers in a high-volume environment, answering phones, directing customers to assigned or preferred seating, answering guest’s questions regarding the pub or property, and expediting and delivering food from the kitchen to patrons in a timely manner. This position may also be required to help, clean, and set tables. In addition, they may restock supplies, perform general cleaning, work outside on a seasonal basis, work in smoking and non-smoking environments and most importantly maintain and provide excellent customer relations with all patrons. This position requires mental agility and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment. A host/food runner must have the ability to work well independently and also as a member of a team.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain a current food handler card
• 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

• Greeting and seating customers in a high-volume environment
• Answering phones
• Directing customers to assigned or preferred seating
• Answering guest’s questions regarding the pub or property
• Expediting and delivering food from the kitchen to patrons in a timely manner
• Help, clean, and set tables
• Restock supplies
• Perform general cleaning
• Work outside on a seasonal basis
• Work in smoking and non-smoking environments
• Maintain and provide excellent customer relations with all patrons

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees