Spar Cafe Pub Assistant Assistant Manager (AAM)

McMenamins Inc.; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel stays discount

Wine discounts

Concert access

401(K) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

McMenamins Spar Cafe in Olympia, WA is hiring an Assistant-Assistant Manager (AAM) to support pub operations under the Pub Manager. You will help with opening/closing duties, host duties, and shift supervision to ensure smooth service.

This role requires strong customer service, knowledge of wine, beer and spirits, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting. Full-time availability with nights/weekends is essential; benefits include discounts, insurance, PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current food handlers card required.
• OLCC/WA liquor license required or in process.
• 21+ years old.
• Excellent knowledge of wine, ales and spirits expected.
• Availability to work full-time with a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all pub operations under the Pub Manager.
• Perform opening and closing duties and oversee shift execution.
• Host customers, seat guests and coordinate servers.
• Process orders, cashiering and POS operations.
• Train staff and handle customer service issues as they arise.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Guest service

Wine knowledge

FOH operations

Education

Food handlers card

OLCC/WA liquor license

Job description

Job Category: FOH - Pub and Bar

Requisition Number: SPARC011662

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

McMenamins Spar Cafe is Hiring for AAM (Assistant-Assistant Manager)

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 primary responsibility of AAM is assist in all pub operations under the guidance and direction of the Pub Manager. Duties include but not limited to: This position will be expected to be able to perform the responsibilities of non-management positions, and perform all opening and closing duties of the Pub. The AAM will often act as the host and will oversee the smooth and effective running of the shift. Other duties include working outside on a seasonal basis as well as indoors, and most importantly maintaining and providing excellent customer relations with all customers. The AAM may also assign sections to servers; serve guests and tables in assigned sections by taking food and beverage orders; delivering products in a timely manner; collecting payment; cashiering; work on a point of sale computer system; set-up, maintain, and breakdown service and work areas so that they are well stocked and organized for efficient and safe service; regulating labor; overseeing side work; cleaning duties; and train staff; administrative duties as assigned by manager. effectively dealing with personnel and customer service issues as they arise, provide appropriate service to the customer to meet their needs and requests whenever possible to assure customer satisfaction. The AAM must be available to help solve and troubleshoot any problems that come up during the course of a shift report any issues to the Head Manager and District Manager. The AAM position can be hard physical work and this job also requires the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment. The AAM must also 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 current food handlers and OLCC/WA liquor license
• 21+ years
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred but not required
• Excellent knowledge of wine, ales and spirits is required
• Available to work FT with a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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: $19.13/hr + tips

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Handlers Card

Class 12

Table Service

Intermediate

Preferred

Management

Some Knowledge

Equal Opportunity Employer
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