Barback/Runner

Hyatt • Austin, TX

273d

About The Position

Equipment Room is looking for a Barback/Runner who will assist food service employees in delivering food to tables, maintain cleanliness and attend to needs behind the bar, clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; setting tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; and serve water, appetizers and coffee to patrons.

Requirements

• Six (6) months related experience in hospitality or service industry
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals

Responsibilities

• Perform serving, cleaning, and stocking duties in order to facilitate customer service
• Ensure immediate response is given to any and all guest comments and concerns and inform immediate supervisor of concerns and assist implementing corrective measures when necessary
• Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays
• Ensure beverage and ice dispensers, cabinets, serving areas are stocked
• Replenish supplies of food and equipment at service bars/satellite service stations
• Stock refrigerating units with wines and bottled beer, and replace empty beer keg
• Set tables with clean linens, condiments, and other supplies
• Scrape and stack dirty dishes, and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning
• Clean tables, counters, shelves, walls, furniture, and equipment in food service areas and other areas of restaurants, and mop and vacuum floors
• Wash glasses and other serving equipment at bars
• Clean up spilled food, drink and broken dishes, and remove empty bottles and trash
• Serve ice water, coffee, and standard appetizers (i.e. bread/butter or chips/salsa) to patrons
• Ensure open lines of communication with all departments and upper management via email, logbooks, meetings, etc., to ensure all needs of the hotel are met
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition
• Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the property
• Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA requirements
• Attend relevant meetings
• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction
• Perform a multitude of different functions not specifically related to this position as needed

Benefits

• Highly subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Short Term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time off (Full Time)
• Free stays at Bunkhouse hotels (Full Time)
• 401k with company matching
• Employee Discounts (50% off on food & beverage!)
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave (Full Time, after 1 year employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation