Cedar Hills Pub Food Runner

McMenamins, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel rooms discount

Wine discounts

Concert access

Apparel discount

Shift food credits

401(k) plan

Job summary

McMenamins Cedar Hills Pub in Beaverton, OR is hiring a Food Runner to expedite food from the kitchen to guests’ tables in a timely, efficient manner. The role may include bussing, resetting tables, and supporting the wait staff to ensure a smooth, friendly dining experience.

Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills, flexibility to work days/evenings/weekends, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain current food handler card
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a high volume, deadline-oriented work environment
• Enjoy working in a busy customer service-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Expedite food from kitchen to guests’ tables in a timely, efficient manner
• Assist with bussing, table resets, and clearing dishes
• Support bar with ice and glassware and help with setup/cleanup of dining areas
• Back up wait staff as needed to ensure a smooth dining experience
• Maintain customer relations and ensure a pleasant patron experience

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

McMenamins Cedar Hills Pub is Hiring for Food Runner

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 Food Runner is responsible for will be expected to expedite food from the kitchen to the guests’ table in a timely and efficient manner. The food runner position may also be responsible for bussing duties which include but are not limited to; clearing and re-setting tables, as well as clearing unnecessary dishes from the tables. The food runner will also be expected to assist with other requests from customers. Other duties include but are not limited to; providing the bar with ice and clean glassware, setting up and cleaning of the restaurant or outdoor areas, and generally maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant, backing up the wait staff, sorting of garbage and recycling, and most importantly maintaining customer relations and ensuring a pleasant experience for all patrons. Being a food runner can be hard physical work and this job also requires the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment. A food runner 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.

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 current food handler card
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays required
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a high volume, deadline-oriented work environment
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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