Spar Cafe Pub Assistant Assistant Manager (AAM)

McMenamins; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Wine discounts

Concert access

Shift meals

Insurance benefits

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Work-life balance

Team environment

Career growth

Job summary

McMenamins Spar Cafe in Olympia, WA is hiring an Assistant-Assistant Manager (AAM) to oversee pub operations under the Pub Manager. The role includes hosting, supervising servers, taking orders, delivering beverages, cashiering, POS operation, and ensuring a clean, well-stocked work area.

You will help solve issues and train staff in a fast-paced team setting. The position requires 2 years of high-volume serving/bartending, a current food handlers card and WA liquor license, and availability for

Qualifications

• Food handlers license and WA liquor license
• 21+ years
• 2 years high-volume serving and/or bartending experience
• FT with flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist in pub operations and manage opening/closing duties
• Supervise servers, host, and ensure smooth shift
• Take and deliver food and beverage orders and handle payments
• Operate POS system and maintain clean, stocked work areas
• Train staff and handle scheduling and labor control
• Address customer service issues and report to managers

Skills

Table Service

Management

Job description

Job Category: FOH - Pub and Bar

Requisition Number: SPARC011831

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• 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
• 2 years high-volume serving and/or bartending experience in a restaurant setting 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

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Table Service

Intermediate

Preferred

Management

Some Knowledge

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Handlers Card

Class 12

Equal Opportunity Employer
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