Elks Pub Host/Food runner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel room discounts

Wine discounts

Concert access

401(K) plan with employer contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma, WA is hiring for a Host/Food Runner/Support Staff to greet and seat guests, answer phones, and deliver food in a high-volume setting. The role may include cleaning, restocking, and assisting in various duties to support operations across the pub and property.

The position requires strong customer relations, multitasking, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Greeting customers in a high-volume environment.
• Answering phones and directing customers to seating.
• Expediting and delivering food from kitchen to patrons.
• Help with cleaning and restocking supplies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent customer relations with patrons.
• Work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Possibly work outside seasonally and in smoking/non-smoking environments.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Phone etiquette

Teamwork

Education

Class 12

Job description

Elks Temple
565 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

McMenamins Elks Temple is Hiring for Host/Food Runner /Support Staff

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 Host/Food Runner/Support Staff duties include but are not limited to; greeting and seating customers in a high-volume environment, answering phones, directing customers to assigned or preferred seating, answering guest’s questions regarding the pub or property, and expediting and delivering food from the kitchen to patrons in a timely manner. This position may also be required to help, clean, and set tables. In addition, they may restock supplies, perform general cleaning, work outside on a seasonal basis, work in smoking and non-smoking environments and most importantly maintain and provide excellent customer relations with all patrons. This position requires mental agility and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment. A host/food runner must have the ability to work well independently and also 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
• Previous related experience is preferred
• 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

Wage: $!7.13 hourly

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Handlers Card

Class 12

Equal Opportunity Employer
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