Why us?
At The Bidwell Marriott Portland, you’re not just joining a hotel—you’re stepping into a space that reflects the soul of the city. Located on Portland’s storied Broadway Avenue, we blend warm, good-natured hospitality with an independent spirit that celebrates curiosity, comfort, and connection.
Our team thrives on crafting personalized guest experiences rooted in authenticity and care. Whether it’s greeting a guest like an old friend, recommending a local hidden gem, or simply making someone’s day a little easier—we lead with heart, attention, and purpose. We believe in meaningful work, shared pride, and a culture where every voice matters.
Working at The Bidwell means being part of a team that’s both relaxed and refined. We live and lead at the intersection of downtown culture and Northwest nature—creating a sanctuary in the center of it all. It’s a place to grow, contribute, and build something together that’s truly unique to Portland.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we’re anchored by a shared mission to enrich lives, one experience at a time. We encourage independent thinking, value diversity of thought, and invest in your development—because we know that when you thrive, so do we.
Join us at The Bidwell—where good-natured hospitality meets purpose, place, and possibility.
Job Overview
Under general supervision, provides prompt and courteous food service to restaurant customers.
Responsibilities
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.
Completes all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing sidework as instructed.
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.
Presents a clean and professional appearance at all times.
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school education or equivalent.
Experience
Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.
Knowledge/Skills
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.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
Must have moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors, and communicate with other staff.
Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
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 highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
Environment
Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment.
Benefits
$50 discounted Tri-Met monthly pass or parking option
Drastically reduced hotel rates for you and your friends & family at Marriott Hotels
Sage Restaurant Concepts discounts (The Original Dinerant, Departure, Urban Farmer)
Paid Sick Time
Referral Bonus EligibleEmployee Assistance Program
ID: 2026-32523
Position Type: Regular Part-Time
Property : Bidwell Hotel
Outlet: High Horse
Category: Restaurant Operations
Max: USD $18.50/Hr.
Tipped Position: Yes
Address : 520 SW Broadway
City : Portland
State : Oregon
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
