Food Runner (Spire 73) - InterContinental Los Angeles

IHG•Los Angeles, CA

4h•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

About InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown As the tallest building west of Chicago, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown will forever elevate the city skyline. Located in the epicenter of downtown’s historic financial and arts district, and mere blocks from Staples Center and L.A. Live, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown leads the way as the new architectural icon of luxury hospitality. The hotel features 889 guest rooms including 109 suites, and a host of culinary venues, including La Boucherie, an elegant American steakhouse with a French twist; lively Lobby Bar; and Spire 73 – the tallest open-air rooftop bar in the Western Hemisphere – located atop the 73rd floor, boasting breathtaking 360-degree views. Bedecked in sustainable design, the hotel is the first LEED-Gold certified building in downtown Los Angeles for Building Design and Construction. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown has received awards from US News & World Report, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice, Travel + Leisure World's Best, AAA Four Diamond, Wine Spectator, Meetings Today, and more. La Boucherie is also a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant. The hotel offers a 70th-floor sky lobby, 13,000 sq. ft. fitness center, Club InterContinental Lounge, and outdoor pool, as well as over 100,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event spaces, including a 21,500-square-foot elegant Wilshire Grand Ballroom. From intricate light fixtures inspired by L.A.’s infamous freeways to billboard-inspired headboards in each guest room reflecting L.A.’s classic beach towns, foothills, car culture and urban scene, the hotel aims to bring a fresh, iconic and elevated perspective of Los Angeles to travelers and locals alike.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Some prior food service experience preferred.
Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
Standing up and moving about the kitchen, outlet or other designated areas
Handling food, objects, products, chemicals, cleaning supplies and utensils
Bending, stooping, kneeling
Communicating with other people, listening and following up on basic guest requests
Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

Responsibilities

Assist the wait staff in the service of food in accordance with the established standards.
Set up station in the kitchen.
Deliver food from kitchen to guests table. Place food in proper position and announce food as it is placed in front of guest, if required.
Maintain the orderly upkeep of coolers and storage areas.
Maintain all assigned food production service areas in an orderly manner in compliance with sanitation and health regulations.
Assist in table set up and cleaning when required. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant in all areas.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, and Guest Services.
May assist with other duties as needed, such as welcoming, greeting and seating guests, counting and exchanging soiled linen, polishing glassware or silverware, etc.