Server - Departure (Seasonal)

2 months ago

Portland, United States Sage Hospitality Full time

Why us?:

Departure Restaurant + Lounge, one of America's hottest Asian restaurants is currently hiring temporary Server to join their renowned team. This work is on a temporary basis for the busy season from April to October with an estimated number of 30 hours per week.

Floating atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building, Departure's ambitious menu captivates diners with its' masterful remix of authentic coastal cuisines. From street food-styled starters to meal-sized classics, rice and noodle specialties to market-fresh sushi, Departure embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest and uses the freshest ingredients to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East.

As part of Sage Restaurant Group, we focus on building "independent" restaurants and lounges bordering our hotels in prime locations. We connect with the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally-focused food and beverage experiences. Surrounded by farms, forests and the ocean, Portland is one of Americas booming food cities with year round Farmers markets and artisans creating and making some of the most delicious goods in America.

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Restaurant Group that await you.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job Overview:

Under general supervision, provides prompt and courteous food service to restaurant customers.

Responsibilities:
  • Greets and takes food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests.
  • Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times.
  • Completes all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing sidework as instructed
  • Memorizes menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.
  • Maintains cleanliness standards in restaurant, waitstation and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.
  • Controls allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer's order is taken and processed.
  • Receives proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company.
  • Attends all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.
  • Responds to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide quality customer service.
  • Presents a clean and professional appearance at all times.
  • Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.


Qualifications:

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations.
  • Must know standard cash-handling procedures.
  • Must be fluent in oral and written English.
  • Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions.
  • Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
  • Balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching handling, fingering throughout the shift.
  • Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.
  • Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
  • Must have moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors, and communicate with other staff.
  • Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
  • Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
  • Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling
  • Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.


Benefits:

Departure is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregons Healthiest Employers, Departure offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and more to all full-time associates.
  • All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria.
  • 401k matching for all our associates.
  • Hotel discounts at marriott.com.
  • Many other perks, benefits & discounts for all our associates
  • Save on your parking and public transportation costs by using our pre-tax savings account.
  • Our location is right next to the center of all for MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.
  • $50 TriMet monthly subsidy

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