Kennedy School Small Bars AAM at McMenamins in Portland, OR

McMenamins Kennedy School is Hiring for Bars AAM!

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 Bars AAM is to assist in all bar operations under the guidance and direction of the Bars Manager. Duties include but not limited to: working outside on a seasonal basis as well as indoors, and most importantly maintaining and providing excellent customer relations with all customers. The Bars AAM may also 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 Bars AAM must be available to help solve and troubleshoot any problems that come up during the course of a shift and report any issues to the Head Manager and District Manager. The Bars 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 Bars 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 liquor license
• Previous bartending experience is preferred
• 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