Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is looking for a Food Runner to join our team and facilitate collaboration between our kitchens and wait staff.
Job Description: Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils. If you’d like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to provide an excellent dining experience, we’d like to meet you. To be considered for this role, you should be available to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
Ultimately, you will ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.
Responsibilities:
· Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ locations rapidly and accurately
· Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff
· Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies and modifications etc.)
· Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins
· Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)
· Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed
· Remove dirty dishes and utensils as needed
· Answer guests’ questions about ingredients, menu items, general Hotel questions etc.
· Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.x. when they ask for the check)
· Make sure families with young children get kids menus and special silverware sets
Preferred Experience:
· Experience as a Food Expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurant
· Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
· Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours
· Availability to work various shifts, including nights and weekends
· Multi-tasking abilities
· Good oral communication skills
· Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment
Grooming/Uniforms:
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Uniforms will be provided.
Physical setting:
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
We offer a competitive wage, Health and Dental Insurance, company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Vision, Critical Illness, Accidental, 401(k) and company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), free hotel rooms and hotel discounts.
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Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is owned and operated by Crestview Management.
