Spar Cafe Server

McMenamins•Olympia, WA

9d•$17

About The Position

In general, every Server employee will be asked to handle every task from opening to closing in a multi-tasking environment. Duties include but are not limited to: greeting incoming customers; working with the host station in seating guests or directing them to choose their preferred seating; providing a level of knowledgeable service to tables; taking food and beverage orders; delivering products in a timely manner; serving food, serving beer, wine and spirits; bussing tables and restocking supplies; place orders on a POS system collecting payment; dishwashing, general cleaning, working outside and indoors; maintaining customer relations with all guests; set up and breakdown of service and work areas so they are well stocked and organized for efficient and safe service. Servers will be organized, responsible for balancing bookwork at the end of every shift, and turn in all appropriate cash and non-cash receipts. Being a server can be hard physical work, requires mental agility, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. A server must also have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Each employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management. All McMenamin employees will also be expected to keep current on all company events, history, and products. Other duties as assigned by the Manager on duty.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain current food handlers and OLCC/WA liquor license
A flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays required
Provide excellent customer service in a high-volume environment
Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary
Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
Work in and around a hot kitchen
Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking, stair climbing, and working outdoors in varied weather conditions as necessary
Accurately handle cash and work with numbers
Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting, and stooping
Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, computer usage, writing, use of basic kitchen equipment, etc.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Ability to remain calm and focused in a high-volume, deadline-oriented work environment
Be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
Work with and around sharp objects, including knives
Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing
Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service
Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Greeting incoming customers
Working with the host station in seating guests or directing them to choose their preferred seating
Providing a level of knowledgeable service to tables
Taking food and beverage orders
Delivering products in a timely manner
Serving food, serving beer, wine and spirits
Bussing tables and restocking supplies
Place orders on a POS system collecting payment
Dishwashing, general cleaning, working outside and indoors
Maintaining customer relations with all guests
Set up and breakdown of service and work areas so they are well stocked and organized for efficient and safe service
Balancing bookwork at the end of every shift
Turning in all appropriate cash and non-cash receipts
Performing job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management
Keeping current on all company events, history, and products
Completing side work as assigned by manager