510 Waterfront Way Vancouver, WA

El Gaucho Vancouver & Witness Tree Lounge Hiring Support Staff

Support Staff | El Gaucho Vancouver & Witness Tree Lounge $23 to $26/hr | Growth potential into Private Dining Event Server at $30/hr

We're looking for sharp, energetic team players to join our support staff at one of Vancouver's premier steakhouses. This role spans all support positions and flexibility across Host, Busser, Food Runner, and Expo is required. Candidates who show consistency, skill, and a passion for hospitality have the opportunity to move into our Private Dining department as an Event Server, working exclusive dinners and curated experiences at $30/hr.

As a Host, you're the first and last impression of the evening. You'll greet guests, assist with coats, escort to tables, manage reservations, answer incoming calls, and communicate special requests to the team. Our hosts set the tone for the entire dining experience and take pride in making every guest feel expected and welcomed.

As a Busser, you'll work hand in hand with servers to maintain the flow of service, clear and reset tables between courses, serve water, bread, and butter, and keep the dining room looking sharp at all times.

As a Food Runner or Expo, you'll be the critical link between the kitchen and the dining room, ensuring every plate leaves accurately, promptly, and beautifully presented. You'll coordinate with the kitchen and service team to keep timing tight and guests happy.

Across all positions, we expect attention to detail, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to hospitality done right.

Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision (25+ hrs/week), 401k with employer match (after 1 year, age 18+), employee dining discount, family meals, pet insurance, sick pay, and Employee Assistance Program for all employees. We are closed Sundays and Mondays, excluding special engagements.

Must be flexible to work all support positions: Host, Busser, Food Runner, and Expo.

Base Salary: $23.00

El Gaucho Vancouver Hiring Private Dining Cooks

NOW HIRING

EL Gaucho Vancouver $22 $23/hr Full-time & Part-time Available

EL Gaucho Vancouver is hiring a cook to support our Private Dining program. This is a prep and pantry position for someone who takes pride in doing the prep work well. You will be part of a small, focused kitchen team delivering elevated dining experiences for private events and groups.

• Prep proteins, sauces, vegetables, and cold items for private dining service
• Execute prep lists accurately with attention to consistency and quality
• Support lead cooks during service with mise en place and station restocking
• Follow recipes, portion specs, and plating guides to standard
• Maintain a clean, organized station and contribute to overall kitchen sanitation
• Assist with event setup and breakdown as needed

• Some kitchen experience preferred restaurant or catering,
• Solid knife skills and basic cooking fundamentals
• Reliable, punctual, and calm under pressure
• Able to follow direction and execute without needing hand-holding
• Availability for evenings and weekends based on event schedule
• Team player who takes pride in quality, even behind the scenes
• Food handlers card required

• Competitive wages
• Family meal
• Employee dining discount
• Sick pay
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (all employees)
• Growth potential
• 401k with employer match (after one year of service and age 18 eligibility)
• Medical, Dental & Vision available for employees working 25+ hours/week

We value our team s time away from work. El Gaucho Vancouver is closed Sundays and Mondays and select holidays (unpaid), except for special private dining engagements

Base Salary: $22.00