Sweet Waters Server | Valley River Inn

Columbia Hospitality • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

The Sweet Waters Server is responsible for creating memorable dining experiences by engaging guests, guiding them through menu offerings, identifying upselling opportunities, and delivering attentive service. The role takes and serves food and beverage orders according to established standards, enters orders into a computerized Point of Sale system, and communicates special requests to the culinary team. The server may assemble appetizers, salads, and soups; ensures food and beverages are presented consistently and served at the correct temperature; keeps current on menu changes and sold-out items; processes guest payments using proper accounting and cash-handling procedures; and maintains a clean, organized work area, including the dining area.

The role is based at Sweet Waters on the River at Valley River Inn, a riverfront hotel in Eugene, Oregon. The position requires previous serving experience in a similar restaurant environment, familiarity with dining and beverage service and applicable liquor laws, ability to use the computerized Point of Sale system, and the necessary state food handler’s license and liquor serving permit. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a server in a similar restaurant environment.
• Ability to perform essential functions on a computerized Point of Sale system.
• Working knowledge of dining and beverage service procedures.
• Working knowledge of applicable liquor laws and regulations.
• Necessary state food handler’s license and liquor serving permit.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve food and beverage items to guests in accordance with established standards.
• Enter orders into the computerized Point of Sale system and communicate special requests to the culinary team.
• Assemble food items such as appetizers, salads, and soups.
• Ensure food and beverages are attractively and consistently presented and served at the correct temperature.
• Maintain current knowledge of food and beverage offerings, including menu changes and sold-out items.
• Process guest payments using proper accounting and cash-handling procedures.
• Keep the work area, including the guest dining area, clean and organized.
• Engage guests, explain menu offerings, identify upselling opportunities, and deliver attentive service.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $15.85.
• LTD bus pass.
• Eligible for tips or tip pooling.
• Daily pay option.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits.
• 401(k).
• HSA/FSA plans with employer contribution.
• Referral bonus.
• Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf, and retail.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Committee participation opportunities.
• Task force work opportunities in locations across the globe.
• Online learning platform.
• Third-party perks, including discounts on pet insurance, rental cars, movie and concert tickets, theme parks, and attractions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed