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Expo 1 at Pelican Brewing Company

Pelican Brewing Company Cannon Beach, OR

Job Description

Description:

Summary of the Position: EXPO 1

Provide superior customer service by ensuring food quality is always to the Pelican excellence Standard, is presented in a timely fashion, politely, and correctly. Maintain a positive and communicative work environment with fellow team members to ensure guests receive a favorable experience and develop returning clientele.


Key Accountabilities: included by not limited too

  • Responsible for providing exemplary guest service and communicating effectively and efficiently with team members.
  • Understands the importance of being hospitable, friendly, and communicative with guests to ensure a positive dining experience at the Pelican.
  • Communicates effectively with team members to streamline communication about any ticket issues, food changes or 86'd items during service.
  • Responsible for ensuring food gets delivered correctly to guests and to communicate with team members immediately should anything be incorrect.?
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment and maintaining upkeep of stocked items in server alley.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm with any unforeseen changes.
  • Assists other service personnel as needed.
  • Performs all duties in accordance with the Family of Companies and Pelican customer service standard.
  • Maintains general knowledge and provides information to guests of Pelican menu items, events, community involvement.
Requirements:
  • One year restaurant experience?preferred
  • Understanding of restaurant health and safety rules?
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Oregon Food Handler's card
  • Physical endurance to move quickly and carry large trays?


Compensation details: 15.05-15.05 Hourly Wage



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Typical mid-level pay: $34k for Food Preparation Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$34k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$23k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $44k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-3%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
148,000 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024