Barista-Restaurant Part Time

Barista

The AC Portland Downtown is seeking a Barista to join our team in serving guests with creativity and passion.

Under general supervision, provides prompt and courteous food service to restaurant customers.

Greets and takes food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests.

Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times.

Memorizes menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.

Maintains cleanliness standards in restaurant, waitstation and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.

Controls allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer's order is taken and processed.

Receives proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company.

Attends all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.

Responds to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide quality customer service.

Education/Formal Training

Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations.

Must know standard cash-handling procedures.

Must be fluent in oral and written English.

Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions.

Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.

Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.

Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.

Must have moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors, and communicate with other staff.

Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment.

Drastically reduced hotel rates for you and your friends & family at Marriott Hotels

• Sage Restaurant Concepts discounts (The Original Dinerant, Departure, Urban Farmer)
• Referral Bonus Eligible

Position Type: Regular Part-Time

Property: AC Hotel Portland

Restaurant Operations

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

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