Server

Hood River, Oregon

Want to utilize your excellent customer service skills and show off your shining personality in an award-winning tasting room AND work in a world class brewery with a great company culture and above-market pay and benefits?

WHO WE ARE

pFriem (pronounced “freem”) artisanal beers are symphonies of flavor and balance, influenced by the great brewers of Europe, but unmistakably true to our homegrown roots in the Pacific Northwest. We are guided by a religious commitment to quality and the never-ending pursuit of innovation. Although they are served humbly, each glass is overflowing with pride and a relentless aspiration to brew the best beer in the world.

pFriem Family Brewers has experienced incredible growth in the past eight years and has earned prestigious awards, including being named GABF® 2018 Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year, Three-Time Brewery of the Year by the Beer Connoisseur, Best Brewpub Experience by Oregon Beer Awards, and numerous medals in national and international brewing competitions.

Our team is made up of 60+ multi-talented individuals from Tasting Room to Brewery who are committed to giving craft beer lovers the best beer, food, and service experience possible.

About the role

You will serve guests table-side, providing excellent customer service throughout the duration of their pFriem experience. You will use your beer, food, and company knowledge, to guide our guests through their dining experience.

A breakdown of your tasks:

Greet guests upon being seated in a warm and authentic manner.
Consistently and thoroughly follow steps of service.
Be able to multi-task and handle multiple-table sections.
Maintain a friendly and positive attitude under pressure.
Ability to learn and adjust quickly.
Ability to hold yourself accountable for mistakes.
Thorough knowledge of the food and beer menus, to assist with the guest experience.
Be the primary busser for your section.
Providing great customer service.
Move quickly and efficiently through a bustling restaurant.
Complete your shift side work, set the next shift up for success, and check out with the MOD in a timely and routine manner.
Interact with other front-of-house employees and back-of-house employees in a respectful and gracious manner.

More about you

You have previous experience in a busy restaurant or brewpub setting, you like to work hard, and you’re enthusiastic about joining a talented team. You’re eager to grow professionally and work with an ever-growing craft beer brand in a positive company culture.

You work well with others
You enjoy working with others who share a passion for food, quality, and innovation. Let’s be honest, you spend a lot of time with your colleagues, and you deserve to work with great people. You like to grab a shift beer with the people you work with and care about your co-workers,

You are a juggling master
Work in a busy tasting room can sometimes be hectic, no matter how well we plan, and how good our support staff is. You don’t get fired up under pressure, and you know how to prioritize, ask for help and how to manage tasks and emotions when it’s go-time.

Your qualifications

Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all tasting room staff.
Self-motivated; able to look for additional tasks during slow times and utilize the side work sheets provided to direct your efforts.
Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace and environment.
Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food or glassware.
Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
Able to work in a consistently busy restaurant environment.
At least 2+ year of prior serving experience in a busy restaurant or brewpub setting.
Be available and reliable to work, and be consistently on-time

Why you should be part of the pFriem Team

The people

We are a passionate group who takes our work seriously but ourselves not too seriously. Our team is made up of highly talented individuals not only in their jobs but also their hobbies and personal pursuits. Whether it’s enjoying shift beers with the crew or experiencing the Columbia River outdoor scene with co-workers, the pFriem team is warm and welcoming with a strong bond over beer. We promote from within so there is opportunity for career advancement.

The location

You get to work in one of the most stunning locations in the PNW! pFriem is located at the Hood River Waterfront park with epic views of the Columbia River Gorge. Mt. Hood is a short drive from town where you can recreate all year long. You’ll be surrounded by a Gorge community that thrives with local purveyors and people passionate about beer, food, the outdoors and its people.

The benefits

You’ll be paid minimum wage plus some serious tips and have access to great benefits.
You’ll also receive a monthly beer benefit of $200
Big discounts in our tasting room for meals, beer, and merchandise
Great health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
You will have access to short-term disability insurance coverage, paid paternity/maternity leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
Participate in our retirement savings plan (401k)
Company-wide outings
Paid time off to volunteer for local charities and non-profits.

How to apply

If this sounds like a good fit, please send a cover-letter, resume to jobs@pfriembeer.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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