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 guests and to our community. We source fresh produce, dairy, artisan breads, coffee, and meat locally and we handcraft each dish 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.

We are hiring Servers to join our team at Pastini on SE Division. We seek reliable and friendly people with a passion for serving handcrafted food and drinks in an exciting, respectful, team environment... Genuine people who take pride in their work, have a positive attitude, and crave knowledge and growth.

We offer:

• health insurance, once eligible
• paid sick leave
• 401(K)
• flexible scheduling
• shift meal discounts and dining discounts
• great tips
• local retail discounts
• competitive hourly rates
• growth opportunities

EOE

Position Summary:

Responsible for greeting specified tables and taking guest meal/beverage orders. Follows all

appropriate procedures as outlined in training manuals and employee/service/alcohol/safety

handbooks.

Essential Functions:

1. Consistently arrives to work as scheduled, prepared to assume shift responsibilities
2. Consistently arrives to work well-groomed and in proper uniform
3. Section is ready at assigned time
4. Is aware of specials, soups, etc. prior to greeting their first table
5. Greets each table in a timely manner, in accordance with Company policy
6. Takes all food and beverage orders, according to Company policy.
7. Accurately sends all orders to the kitchen, in a timely manner, with no errors
8. Consistently hand-clears service items and runs beverages and food for assigned tables as well as other servers sections or as directed by management.
9. Delivers guest checks and comment cards in a timely manner and promptly returns payment for assigned tables as well as other server sections or as directed by management
10. Ensures each guest is taken care of until they leave the restaurant
11. Assists the Expeditor, as needed by running food
12. Follows all Company accounting policies and procedures regarding cash, checks, and credit card transactions
13. Complies with, and supports, all policies and procedures set forth by all employee handbooks and the departmental training manual
14. Willingly, and with a positive attitude, follows direction of all management, including additional requests for sidework, cleaning, etc.
15. Complies with all required Break Policy as is outlined by BOLI and as directed by management

Qualifications

1. Is able to obtain valid food handler’s card and valid OLCC servers permit
2. Demonstrates and practices consistent, effective and proper hand-washing techniques as outlined by government Health Department agency and as directed by management.
3. Demonstrates and practices consistent, effective and proper food handling techniques as outlined by government Health Department agency and as directed by management.
4. Able to accurately perform basic mathematics
5. Able to arrive to work on time, ready to start a scheduled shift
6. Displays a basic knowledge of restaurant operations
7. Displays a friendly, professional, and helpful attitude towards coworkers and management at all times
8. Ability to accurately count and track all multiple transactions and all receipts including all cash, credit cards, checks, paid outs, gift cards/certificates, coupons, promotional material and any other related forms of payment or transaction records with no errors
9. Ability to use Micros POS system quickly, accurately while following all house protocols for entering and charging guests/staff appropriately and correctly
10. Demonstrates good time-management skills by completing all tasks in a timely manner
11. Must be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions and Environment

1. Must be able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, based on the needs of restaurant volume (example: late hours, holidays, weekends, etc.)
2. Must work well in a fast paced environment
3. Must work well under pressure
4. Must attend all staff meetings as scheduled by management
5. Must be able to see, speak and hear customers and coworkers effectively in a noisy, crowded environment
6. 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.