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McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub is Hiring for Theater Concessions / Food Runner 18+

McMenamins is a family-owned company in Oregon and Washington serving our own handcrafted beer, wine, cider, spirits, and coffee alongside good, honest pub fare. Locations range from neighborhood pubs to historic hotels. We emphasize community, art, history, music, food, drink, and fun. McMenamins has seasonal, as well as long-term career opportunities! We value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Description of the Position: Food Runner duties include but are not limited to; greeting and seating customers in a high-volume environment, answering phones, directing customers to assigned or preferred seating, answering guest’s questions regarding the pub or property, and expediting and delivering food from the kitchen to patrons in a timely manner. This position may also be required to help, clean, and set tables. In addition, they may restock supplies, perform general cleaning, work outside on a seasonal basis, work in smoking and non-smoking environments and most importantly maintain and provide excellent customer relations with all patrons. This position requires mental agility and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment. A host/food runner must have the ability to work well independently and also as a member of a team.

Description of the Position: In general, every McMenamins concessions team member will be asked to handle every task from opening to closing, including expediting food from the kitchen to the guests’ table in a timely and efficient manager. Duties include but are not limited to; selling tickets and concession items, serving food, pouring and serving beer, wine and spirits, greeting incoming customers, checking ID’s of patrons purchasing alcoholic beverages, operating a POS system, cash handling, restocking supplies, dishwashing, general cleaning, and most importantly maintaining and providing excellent customer relations with all customers. Concession team members are required to wait & bus tables in dimly lit theater environments. Being a concessions team member can be hard physical work and requires mental agility and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment. A concessions team member must also have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Each employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management. All McMenamin employees will also be expected to keep current on all company events, history, and products. Other duties as assigned by the Manager on duty.

Benefits We Offer
• Perks and employee discounts: $45 hotel rooms, 40% off bottles of wine, access to concerts.
• Happy Hour beverage pricing all day, 40% off McMenamins apparel & spa services, shift food credits and more.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiro and alternative care to eligible employees
• 401(K)plan with employer contribution to eligible employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Neighborhood pubs and hotels with opportunities to work at other locations like our winery or concerts
Belief in a work life balance
• Be part of a fun team and having a positive work environment
• Multiple career path opportunities - we have staff who have gone from front desk attendants to sales associates, from server to manager and many other continuing stories within McMenamins.

Qualified applicants:
• Obtain and maintain a current food handlers card / OLCC permit
• Previous related experience is preferred
• Open and flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred
• Enjoy working in a busy customer service-oriented environment

Community
• Resurrection of historic buildings and properties in large and small Northwest communities
• Giving back financially to local schools and non-profits near each location
• Helping other local businesses grow with collaborative products
• Our pubs and hotel properties are places for all to gather, relax, converse and create a strong foundation for the fabric that makes up a neighborhood