FOOD RUNNERS (AM & PM) - PART TIME - Salishan Coastal Lodge

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Part-time

About the role

The Food Runner plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of service by delivering dishes from the kitchen to the guests' tables. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints to over-the-moon satisfaction.
• Follow Hotel policies with lost and found items.
• Adhere to Hotel requirements for guest and team member accidents or injuries and in emergency situations.
• Continuously promote sanitation, safety, and security efforts.
• Encourage Social Media/5-star compliments or reviews on OTA’s.
• Kitchen Liaison: Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate preparation and delivery of food orders.
• Timely Delivery: Carry food orders to the correct tables promptly, minimizing delays and ensuring hot food is served.
• Communication: Maintain clear communication with kitchen and serving staff to coordinate the timing of food delivery.
• Quality Check: Conduct a visual check of each dish to ensure it meets quality standards and matches the customer's order.
• Guest Interaction: Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, answering questions and addressing any concerns.
• Aid Servers: Support servers by delivering additional items such as condiments, utensils, or refills.
• Cleanliness: Keep work areas, including serving stations and dining areas, clean and well-maintained.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to maintain a cohesive and efficient operation.
• Report all accidents and breakages to the Manager in charge.
• Follow Hotel policies with lost and found items.
• Report all accidents and breakages to the Manager in charge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Fluency in other languages is beneficial.
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written.
• Able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency and empathy.
• Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities.
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Able to deal effectively and interact well with guests, vendors, and team members.
• Able to resolve problems and/or conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operations preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous Customer Service experience required.
• State Alcohol Serving Certificate and State Food Handlers Certificate.

Skills

• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$15.55/Hourly

Schedule

Flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.