Title Catering Server Description McMenamins is NOW HIRING! We are local, family-owned and operated, with 50+ locations in Oregon & Washington. We emphasize community, art, history, music, food, drink, and fun.

The job duties described below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as ... an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Description of 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. 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 of the Job:

Obtain and maintain current food handlers and OLCC/WA liquor license

Ability to accurately handle cash and work with numbers

Working knowledge of all potential function areas of the property and/or location

Flexible scheduled including days, evenings, weekends, holidays and special events required

Essential Functions of the Job:

Provide excellent customer service for all types of events in a high volume environment

Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary

Ability to remain calm and focused in a high volume, deadline oriented work environment

Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds

Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking, stair climbing and working outdoors in varied weather conditions as necessary

Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping

Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, computer keyboard usage, writing, and use of kitchen equipment including knives

Ability to communicate clearly & be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers

Work in & around a hot kitchen and various heat sources, including grills, broilers, and hot-oil fryers

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

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Catering Server