Seasonal Food Runner (Pomelo)

Company Overview

The Hotel is a new destination, with an uncompromising mission that values experience above all. It is a place like no other that draws inspirations from the world’s greatest cities – New York, London, Paris – together in one location to create something completely new. Local expertise with an international influence. Classic and contemporary, the hotel is a twist on conventions.

Part collection, part creativity, and always elegant. Guests stay to get lost – in culture and conversation. The Hotel is a world of its own, a meeting place, a hideaway, a stomping ground. For celebration or solitude.

Designed with all generations in mind, Harwood District’s hotel plays host to an eclectic mix of personalities. It is a timeless setting where locals mix with out-of-towners and old souls encounter the young at heart.

Intimate, immersive, and transportive. Hôtel Swexan has a surprise around every corner. Forget, for a second, where you came from, and leave with a memory that keeps you coming back.

Pomelo

Pomelo is the hotel’s rooftop pool bar, inspired by the divine silhouettes of the Mediterranean. Hotel guests only can lounge the day away poolside or enjoy a cabana-side cocktail in the company of the unmistakable Texas sunset.

Pomelo is open for hotel guests and private membership club only.

Summary

The Food Runner for Stillwell's assists the wait staff by delivering food to guests. They are responsible for ensuring the dish is presented correctly and are required to answer any questions about the food. They are aware of any changes in the menu and are knowledgeable about the items being served. They deliver an excellent fine-dining experience by providing great customer service. They follow all operational policies and procedures set by Hôtel Swexan training manual.

Job Functions

Operations

• Assist the other servers by maintaining menu presentation and table setting; replenish utensils and water glasses as needed.
• Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.
• Ensures a spotless service is delivered to all guests anytime, and that their needs and expectations are fulfilled to the highest level and down to the smallest details.
• Ensure unit is well maintained and that all equipment’s, materials and utensils are always in perfect working conditions. Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services. Reports any defect to the Restaurant Manager.
• Communicate effectively with restaurant manager, servers, and host/hostess as appropriate to ensure the guest experience is as enjoyable and effortless as possible.
• Must be TIPS certified or similar State requirement.
• Follow HH food and beverage standards and procedures, using HH training manual.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and monitor those actions of others.
• Must be pleasant, hospitable, and attentive to guests always.
• Aid servers with the following, but not limited to providing dishes to customers, deliver food to tables, Check food for accuracy, prepare soups and salads when required, replenish food and beverages, clean tables and work areas, wash dishes and assist in food preparation, transport trays of soiled dishes.

Physical Demand

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Sanitation and Equipment

• Ensure that staff maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and HH requirements.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and restaurant requirements.
• Instruct staff in the correct usage and care of all machinery in the kitchen operation, stressing safety.
• Adhere to all sanitation and safety policies.

Meetings & Communication 

• Be available for any Restaurant mandatory meeting or training.
• Ensures a smooth communication with all direct reports and other Restaurants Managers/supervisors

Attire, language, and behavior

• Is always neatly dressed and groomed, and always behaves and speaks according to HH Division and Harwood International standards of excellence and image.
• Treats all associates - in public and in private - with respect and consideration, regardless of their position or tasks.

Competencies

• Adaptability / flexibility
• Communication
• Customer focus
• Customer service
• Listening skills
• Personal organization
• Quality
• Sense of urgency
• Team support

Work Environment                                                                                                                                   

This job operates in a restaurant setting.  This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment and may require the employee to be on their feet for an extended period. May require employee to bend, lift and carry items up to 20lbs in a hot, humid environment.

Required Education & Experience

• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to work flexible hours (nights and weekends)