What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Call Event Server position at Grounded Hospitality?
Description
Humble Spirit is a wine country restaurant and catering business sharing food with heart in historic downtown McMinnville, Oregon. The light-filled space is warm and approachable, welcoming locals and tourists for casual meals and special celebrations. The restaurant and catering menus draw inspiration from the seasons and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, some of which are from our Tabula Rasa Farms, and other provisioners using sustainable practices like regenerative farming and small-batch craft. Loving intention is at the heart of the dining experience, always celebrating the work of exceptional purveyors in the Willamette Valley and beyond.
Humble Spirit and Tabula Rasa Farms are part of The Ground, a collection of destinations and experiences rooted in a philosophy of conscious, loving hospitality in service to all species.
Job Summary:
Our Event Servers are an essential part of ensuring that our guest experience is a memorable one by providing exceptional service to all of our guests. Your responsibilities will include distributing different kinds of food to guests at special events. Dishes may include passed appetizers where you walk the floor throughout the night, or you may bring various courses to tables at a more formal meal event. Candidates must have a friendly and professional demeanor, work well on a team, and be comfortable on their feet for several hours at a time.
Requirements
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Set tables with chinaware, glass, silver and linens
- Clears tables as necessary, sets up buffets as needed
- Serves food and beverage to guests and provides quality customer service
- Maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensures safe work environment, reporting unsafe conditions and equipment
- Follow up on guests requests immediately or asks for assistance from one of the supervisors
- Ensure guest satisfaction throughout the meal service
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and awareness of sanitary practices.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 1 year serving experience preferred but not required
- Reliable transportation preferred
- Must be able to carry serving trays
- Excellent customer service skills
- Team player
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
Education and Experience:
- Prior experience or training preferred
- Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s) and Liquor Serving Permit(s)
Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Source Farms, Humble Spirit, Grounded Body)
Compensation: $20/hr DOE
About The Ground
The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that exists to realize human potential in harmony with the planet. It is an evolving collection of experiences and destinations rooted in conscious, loving hospitality in service to all with a philosophy of belonging that comes to life through regenerative agriculture, food, accommodations, revitalizing wellness experiences, and engaging programs & events.
The Ground is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re interested in this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles at The Ground.
Salary : $20
