Food and Beverage Runner (Weekends Only)

Hyde Park Hospitality•Chicago, IL

1d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

A Food Runner is responsible for maintaining and transporting all food products for designated outlets in HPH’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. As a Food Runner, you would be responsible for maintaining and transporting all food products for a designated outlet or outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Transport food items to and from the kitchen. Perform general cleaning to maintain cleanliness of work area. Attend mandatory meetings. Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.
Knowledge of the appropriate table settings, Service ware and menu items
Ability to read, write and speak the English language to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with the guest, and take orders.
Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
Ability to transport large trays, weighing up to 40lbs., through a crowded room on a continuous basis, throughout shift.
Ability to operate beverage equipment, such a blender.
Ability to operate a keyboard and learn point of sale procedures to pre-check an order and close out a check.
High School graduate or equivalent preferred
Must obtain any government required licenses or certificates.

Nice To Haves

Prefer six (6) months to one-year previous serving experience.
Prior hospitality experience preferred.
Examples include Food Service Sanitation certification.
Alcohol service permit (if state required).
CPR/1st Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables and/or to-go orders, rapidly and accurately.
Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards
Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
Maintains stock and cleanliness/sanitation of stations.
Assist the wait staff with guest requests.
Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Transport food items to and from the kitchen.
Perform general cleaning to maintain cleanliness of work area.
Attend mandatory meetings.
Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.