Restaurant Jobs in Portland, OR
Restaurant jobs in Portland are concentrated in the Pearl District, Alberta Arts District, and Division Street corridor, with strong demand across full-service dining, fast casual, and hospitality groups. Employers actively hiring include Cafe Yumm!, Total Kitchen services, and Henry's. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Responsible for greeting and seating customers, taking food and drink orders, forwarding food orders to cooks, picking up and delivering completed orders, and inviting customer to return. Assist customers in selection of food and beverage items by presenting menus, offering suggestions, explaining specials, promoting other appropriate food and drink items such as desserts, and answering other general questions. Follow up on all customer requests in a timely, courteous manner while remaining aware of the dining process, clearing dishes promptly, and refilling beverages. Protect company and customers by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies. Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing results as needed.
- Wage: $1/r plus tips.
- Schedule: Friday & Saturday evening, Sunday morning
- Work Status:Part-time
- Primary Location: Portland
- Benefits: Paid Time Off, Bonus Cash Program, 401K with company match, Employee Referral Bonus, & Tuition Reimbursement.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience in high-volume restaurants/lounges is strongly preferred.
- Strong service-related background and hospitality mindset.
- Must be able to obtain Oregon Food Handler's Certificate and OLCC Server's Permit within 30 days of hire.
- MICROS experience is strongly preferred.
- Desire to accommodate a wide variety of personalities to achieve highest possible level of customer satisfaction.
Responsible for greeting and seating customers, taking food and drink orders, forwarding food orders to cooks, picking up and delivering completed orders, and inviting customer to return. Assist customers in selection of food and beverage items by presenting menus, offering suggestions, explaining specials, promoting other appropriate food and drink items such as desserts, and answering other general questions. Follow up on all customer requests in a timely, courteous manner while remaining aware of the dining process, clearing dishes promptly, and refilling beverages. Protect company and customers by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies. Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing results as needed.
- Wage: $1/r plus tips.
- Schedule: Friday & Saturday evening, Sunday morning
- Work Status:Part-time
- Primary Location: Portland
- Benefits: Paid Time Off, Bonus Cash Program, 401K with company match, Employee Referral Bonus, & Tuition Reimbursement.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience in high-volume restaurants/lounges is strongly preferred.
- Strong service-related background and hospitality mindset.
- Must be able to obtain Oregon Food Handler's Certificate and OLCC Server's Permit within 30 days of hire.
- MICROS experience is strongly preferred.
- Desire to accommodate a wide variety of personalities to achieve highest possible level of customer satisfaction.
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Who's Hiring
- Cafe Yumm!11
- Total Kitchen services7T
- Henry's4H
- Nordstrom4
- Holiday Inn4
Restaurant Jobs in Portland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a restaurant job in Portland?
The fastest path is targeting Portland's dense dining corridors directly: the Pearl District, Northeast Alberta, and Southeast Division Street host the highest concentration of independent and group-owned restaurants actively hiring. Full-service front-of-house, line cook, and kitchen management roles turn over regularly. Candidates who can name specific Portland neighborhoods they want to work in and have experience with farm-to-table or Pacific Northwest cuisine stand out locally.
Which companies hire restaurants in Portland?
Companies currently hiring restaurants in Portland include Cafe Yumm!, Total Kitchen services, and Henry's, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Portland's hiring mix leans heavily toward independent restaurant groups, boutique hotel food and beverage programs, and chef-driven concepts rather than large national chains.
Are there remote restaurant jobs in Portland?
Yes, but only for a narrow slice of the field. Most restaurant work is hands-on and location-dependent, so remote options are rare for kitchen, service, and floor roles. About 0% of restaurant openings tied to Portland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in corporate roles such as regional operations, training coordination, and food and beverage procurement tied to Portland-based hospitality groups.
How can I get a restaurant job in Portland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is front-of-house support roles at Portland's mid-volume casual dining spots and food hall concepts, where employers regularly hire and train new staff. Positions like busser, food runner, and prep cook require no prior experience and sit inside Portland restaurant groups that promote from within. Portland Community College's hospitality and culinary programs also connect students directly with local restaurant employers for part-time and entry-level placements.
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