Server

At Pastini we are inspired by the farms, vineyards and waters of the Pacific Northwest, and are dedicated to serving up two of life’s greatest pleasures… pasta and wine. We know that using fresh, local ingredients makes a difference to our customers and to our community. We source fresh produce, dairy, artisan breads, coffee, and meat locally and we handcraft each entrée to order. Based in Portland, Oregon, our family of restaurants has blossomed and grown to eight wonderful restaurants around the State since we first opened in 2001.

1. Actively participate in delivering the Pastini experience. 
2. Maintain complete knowledge of all food and beverage items, their prices, method of preparation and availability. 
3. Describe items on the menu to guests if needed (ingredients used along with how it is prepared, cooked and served). 
4. Accurately take food and beverage orders. 
5. Appropriately serve guests food and deliver beverage orders.  
6. Effectively check back with guests during the meal for any additional needs. 
7. Ensure that guests receive an accurate check and in a timely manner.  
8. (All sales are accounted for and check discrepancies are verified prior to presenting the check to guests). 
9. Exhibit extreme care when handling dishware, glassware, silverware and food product.  

Requirements:

1. Possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with guests. 
2. Work well with other restaurant employees to present an enjoyable dining experience to guests. 
3. Stand on your feet for prolonged periods of time, be able to carry dishes weighted down significantly with food; trays weighted down significantly with glasses and dishes; and handle items that can be of extreme hot or cold temperatures.  
4. Know proper food handling methods and cleanliness procedures. 
5. Be groomed and dressed appropriately every shift.  
6. Work with schedules based around busy meal times, holidays, events and weekends. 
7. Is able to obtain valid food handler’s card and valid liquor service permit 
8. Able to perform basic mathematics 
9. Able to arrive to work on time, ready to start a scheduled shift 
10. Displays a basic knowledge of restaurant operation 
11. Displays a friendly, professional, and helpful attitude towards coworkers and management at all times 
12. Demonstrates good time-management skills by completing all tasks in a timely manner 
13. Must be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
14. Consistently arrives to work well-groomed and in proper uniform 
15. Section is ready at assigned time 
16. Is aware of specials, soups, etc. prior to greeting their first table 
17. Greets each table in a timely manner, in accordance with Company policy 
18. Take all food and beverage orders, according to Company policy. 
19. Accurately sends all orders to the kitchen, in a timely manner, with minimal errors 
20. Consistently hand-clears/runs beverages for assigned table and other sections 
21. Delivers guest checks and comment cards in a timely manner and promptly returns payment 
22. Ensures each guest is taken care of until they leave the restaurant 
23. Follows all Company accounting policies and procedures regarding cash and credit card transactions. 
24. Complies with, and supports, all policies and procedures set forth by employee handbook and the departmental training manual 
25. Willingly, and with a positive attitude, follows direction of all management, including additional requests for sidework, cleaning, etc. 
26. Must work well in a fast paced environment. 
27. Must work well under pressure. 
28. Ability to use Point of Sale Computer System. 
29. Must be at least 18 years of age 
30. Is able to obtain valid food handler’s card and OLCC permit Work with schedules based around busy meal times, holidays, events and weekends
31.  Will be scheduled to work server shifts and will also be scheduled to work host/expo shifts on a regular basis. When working a host/expo shift, server will be paid the host wage and receive a portion of the tip pool which includes take-out tips and the server tip-out. 

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