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Server

Salary: N/A / Hourly Location: Gresham, OR
Type: Part-Time Zip Code: 97080
Job Summary
Serves members and guests by providing information about food and beverage products, presenting selections and maintaining dining room ambiance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Utilize ?ACE Service Absolutes? by acknowledging, greeting and thanking all members and guests
Prepare room for dining by maintaining cleanliness of table linens, table settings, glassware, windowsills, carpets, counters, floors, storage areas and service refrigerators. Checking inventory levels and restocking items to ensure sufficient supply throughout the day, utilizing inventory efficiently to limit waste
Assist members and guests in food and beverage selection by offering cocktails or other beverages, describing special offerings or menu changes, suggesting appetizers or specific courses, identifying appropriate wine pairings, answering food preparation questions
Protect the organization, the members and the guests by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol beverage control policies including confirming legal drinking age and discontinuing service to intoxicated guests.
Relay orders to bar and kitchen as appropriate by recording member/guest selections, identifying any special requests and keying orders into register
Serve orders by picking up and delivering choices to the appropriate member or guest, delivering accompaniments, providing garnishes, ensuring that all orders meet proper presentation and quality standards
Ensure an enjoyable dining experience by inquiring as to member or guest satisfaction, anticipate additional needs or further requests, suggest dessert, aperitif or coffee
Maintain table settings by removing courses as completed, replacing utensils as needed, refilling water, wine or coffee
Obtain revenue by totaling charges, issuing bill and collecting payment
Ensure smooth dining room operation by maintaining a clean and orderly food and beverage area, removing trash throughout the day, assisting bussers by stocking workstations and bussing or resetting tables as needed as well as informing kitchen staff (and management as needed) of special requests and supply shortages
Maintain familiarity with food and beverage offerings in order to impart knowledge to members and guests
Attend pre-shift ?line-ups? in order to be aware of course events, large parties and reservations that may affect the food and beverage operation
Contribute to team effort by completing all side work as assigned

Additional Responsibilities
May perform tableside food preparation including carving meats, boning fish and fowl, preparing flaming dishes and desserts
May present, open and pour wine or mix and serve various alcoholic drinks
May be requested to assist in other areas of food and beverage service including: BBQ station, banquet setup and service, service in the patio area, washing dishes, packaging food for take-out, etc.
May check in deliveries and sign off on products received
May verify amount in cash drawer and balance drawer against receipts
May be required to train other food servers
Implement and support all AGC initiatives and programs as requested by management

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred
One year of experience in a fast-paced, food service environment preferred
Must be of legal age to sell and serve alcoholic beverages, applicable state card or certificate must be provided if required by state law
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, perform multiple tasks and prioritize efficiently
Experience handling cash and credit card transactions
Demonstrate an understanding of food, food ingredients, food preparation methods, proper food storage, sanitation requirements and basic bar terminology
Knowledge of sales techniques
Knowledge of applicable liquor and smoking laws
Ability to determine signs of intoxication
Ability to use equipment including: toaster, coffee maker and drink dispenser
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures
Effective communication skills (written and oral), strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Basic math skills and ability to operate: calculator, cash register and/or point of sale system

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, sharp objects, extreme heat and/or open flame. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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