Elmer's Restaurants

Host / Busser

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Tip pool
50 percent meals and 30 percent dining discount
Employee assistance program
Employee Referral Bonuses
Company paid life insurance
Preventative care plan
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
accident insurance
Critical care insurance
Hospital indemnity plans
Flexible medical and dependent care accounts
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Elmer's Pancake House is a beloved family-owned restaurant chain that has been a staple in the Northwest since 1960. Founded by Walt and Dorothy Elmer in Portland, Oregon, it began as a breakfast-focused eatery known for its famous buttermilk pancakes, made from a secret recipe that has been carefully preserved and continues to delight guests today. Over the years, Elmer's expanded its menu to include lunch and dinner options, evolving into Elmer's Pancake & Steakhouse. The company began franchising in 1966 and has grown to operate 18 locations across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Arizona, making it a well-established name in... Show More

Job Requirements

  • No education requirements
  • part-time availability including evenings and weekends
  • valid Food Handler's Card
  • valid Alcohol Server Permit if serving or cashiering alcohol
  • positive interpersonal skills
  • ability to perform simple math and data entry
  • team player
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • must be guest-focused and hospitable

Job Qualifications

  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language of the work location and of the guests
  • must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations and complete computer data entry
  • must have a valid Food Handler's Card
  • must have a valid Alcohol Server Permit if required by state regulations for serving or cashiering
  • positive interpersonal skills
  • able to meet the shift's needs of fluctuating business demands
  • knowledge of the sequence of service and dining room procedures
  • guest sensitive and possess a sense of timing to seat guests promptly
  • ability to make quality decisions with supervisory assistance
  • able to work independently as well as in a team environment

Job Duties

  • Greets guests in a warm and welcoming manner
  • opens door for guests arriving and departing whenever possible
  • welcomes guest to Elmer's and determines if guest is first time visitor
  • informs manager and server of any first time guests
  • accommodates any special needs of guests such as boosters, high chairs, disabilities
  • manages the wait list when the restaurant is full
  • provides guests assistance to servers as needed
  • process guest payments
  • maintains cleanliness of lobby, waiting area, cashier stand, and restrooms
  • may serve as busser including maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of front-of-the-house, restocking tables, removing dirty dishes, utensils and glasses to bus cart area, refilling coffees and waters for guests, picking up trash and debris in parking lot and sidewalk areas, completing side work and extra projects as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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