Food Runner (Santa Fe)

Ojo Spa Resorts•La Cienega, NM

79d•Onsite

About The Position

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is seeking a Food Runner to join their team. The resort is a luxurious and tranquil retreat known for its spring-fed waters and commitment to gracious hospitality, learning, and teamwork. They offer competitive compensation and a supportive work environment with a culture rooted in authenticity, diversity, excellence, gratitude, happiness, integrity, mindfulness, respect, and teamwork. The Food Runner plays a crucial role in supporting front-of-the-house operations by assisting Servers, maintaining dining areas, and ensuring tables are ready for new guests.

Requirements

Work experience as a Food Runner or other entry-level role in a restaurant is a plus.
High school diploma (or equivalent) a plus.
Comfortable working independently and managing workload while supporting a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Punctuality and reliability are critical.
Good verbal communication and organizational skills.
Valid New Mexico Food Handler certification required before hire.
Valid New Mexico Alcohol Server Permit preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, weekdays, and holidays required.
Ability to work in an environment where the employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, noise, and odors.
Ability to work proactively to ensure the best possible guest experience.
Ability to work effectively in an environment where the pace may vary.
Ability to multi-task well and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

Prepare dining room for guests by setting tables and stocking all necessary supplies prior to the beginning of service.
Maintain table settings by removing used plates, glasses, cutlery and napkins from tables and replenishing utensils as necessary.
Refill water and other beverages; serves alcoholic beverages only if legally permitted to do so.
Support wait staff by assisting them with delivery of food and retrieval of supplies they may need.
Remove used plates, glasses, cutlery and napkins from tables to dishpit.
Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to the dishpit for cleaning, keeping a consolidated dish area.
Restock and maintain the cleanliness common areas and service stations; clean up spilled food, drink and broken dishes, remove empty bottles and trash (recycling where appropriate), restock linens, fold napkins, polish glassware, also sweeps floors and tidies the place as necessary.
Set up and break down dining room and service stations, including moving tables, chairs and other furniture as needed.
Collaborate with servers to ensure that tables are cleared, cleaned, re-set and ready for the next party.
Arrange tables for large parties and prepare the banquet areas for scheduled gatherings.
Assist in washing dishes when needed.
Be knowledgeable about menu items and table and seat numbers.
Be knowledgeable about resort operations and amenities in order to answer guest questions as needed.
Performs job duties following safety best practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
generous 401k (with employer match)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Sick Time
Paid Time Off
Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles
Numerous Growth & Developmental Opportunities
Competitive Compensation
Discounted Employee Lunch
Free Lunch/Dinner on Thanksgiving & Christmas
Employee Appreciation Lunches
Above and Beyond Awards - Ojo Bucks for eligible employees
Soak in the Springs for FREE (Monday - Thursday). Free to employee and one guest (over age 13)
40% off Spa Treatments (includes private pools and private Ojitos)
40% off at the Restaurants
20% off at the Gift Shops
Discounted Lodging Rate
Hiking Trails
Gym
Puppy Patch
Chicken Chat & Birthday Ojo Bucks Vouchers
Yoga Workshops (if space available)
Monthly Birthday Treats