Food Server

About the role

Meridian Restaurant and Bar is a medium-sized restaurant located inside the Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa. We focus on innovative Northwest coastal cuisine, offering an exceptional dining experience with a warm and genuine atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Take food and beverage orders while making recommendations from knowledge of Meridian menu.
• Assisting in filling beverage orders and refilling water frequently.
• Deliver food and beverages orders tableside in a timely manner.
• Properly handle billing, gratuities, and other financial matters related to each guest.
• Maintain assigned and specific side-work to ensure dining room cleanliness.
• Interact with guests in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Operate the POS for order placement and receipt of payment.
• Perform all opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Ensure meeting all compliance with Headlands and Meridian Policies, and Health Department and OLCC Laws.
• Perform other duties as requested and instructed by the restaurant manager.
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform.
• Well-groomed hair and personal hygiene are essential.
• Extensive knowledge of Meridian food and beverage menus.
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with Headlands employees.
• Cook with Meridian kitchen to ensure food order is up to the standard of the brand.

Requirements

• Must be available to work AM shifts from 7am to 3pm.
• Must have prior food service experience, preferably in a fine dining establishment.
• Obtain a Food Handler’s Card and O.L.C.C. Permit.
• Must be available for morning shifts.
• Must have professional appearance and excellent customer service skills.
• Speak, read, write, and understand the primary language of the work location.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, stoop, bend, and lift to 50 pounds.
• Maintain a tactful, courteous, and cooperative attitude in dealing with managers, guests, and peers.
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Onsite parking.
• Complimentary shift meal.

Pay

$15.05 per hour plus tips.