Catering AAM (Assistant Assistant Manager)

McMenamins Inc.; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel rooms discount

Wine discount

Concert access

Happy hour pricing

Apparel discount

Shift meals

401K plan

PTO

Work-life balance

Team environment

Job summary

McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon, is hiring a Catering Assistant Manager (AAM) for a part-time role supporting catering operations and events. The position involves assisting the catering manager and staff in daily duties, event setup, inventory, and staff coordination.

Applicants should have a current OLCC/food handlers card, be 21+, and have prior catering or serving experience. Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants: Obtain and maintain a current food handlers’ card and OLCC card
• 21+ years
• Previous serving/catering related experience
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Enjoy working in a busy customer service-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Assist the catering manager and Catering AM in daily functions, upkeep, and maintenance of the catering department and staff.
• Perform non-managerial duties of regular catering staff and support training and supervision of staff.
• Coordinate events: order items, scheduling, inventory, setup, run of events, and breakdown.

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 12, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location
• Grand Lodge Forest Grove, OR 97116, USA
• Rate : $17.95 USD per hour
• Catering/Events
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: GRAND011891

Description

McMenamins Grand Lodgeis Hiring for Catering AAM!

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:

This primary responsibility of this position is to assist the catering manager and Catering AM in the daily functions, upkeep, and maintenance of the catering department and staff. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing all non-mgt duties of regular catering staff and support the catering manager and assist in training, and supervising staff; ordering product and all rental items for events; scheduling; payroll; employee evaluations; conducting and calculating inventory; equipment maintenance; cleanliness; writing up and inputting billing; setting-up and running audio-visual equipment; trouble-shooting events and functioning as a resource; handling customer complaints; helping to conducting regular staff meetings; helping to manage employee files; general filing and administrative duties; and enforcing all McMenamin, departmental, and property policies. The catering assistant manager also works in conjunction with the catering manager, sales department, property manager, and kitchen manager in coordinating catered and special events for the property. This position is expected to be able to perform all duties related to running a catered or special event, including the set-up, running, and breakdown of events from small business meetings with minimal food to large groups with full meals. Being a catering assistant manager can be hard physical work and requires mental agility and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment. A catering AAM must also have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.

Benefits We Offer

• Perks and employee discounts: $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.

Qualified applicants

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

Community

• Resurrection of historic buildings and properties in large and small Northwest communities
• Giving back financially to local schools and non‑profits near each location
• Helping other local businesses grow with collaborative products
• Our pubs and hotel properties are places for all to gather, relax, converse and create a strong foundation for the fabric that makes up a neighborhood

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Management Some Knowledge Catering Service Advanced

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Handlers Card Oregon Liqour Control Com Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

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