Food Runner- Pool

Marriott • Bal Harbour, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Runner supports poolside dining at Pearl Beach at The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami. The role helps create memorable guest experiences through attentive, personalized service, thoughtful attention to detail, and collaboration with the kitchen and restaurant service team. The position includes preparing and maintaining tables and service areas, serving food and beverages, coordinating timely and accurate service, and maintaining cleanliness and presentation standards. The food runner is expected to take initiative, use good judgment, follow company policies and safety practices, maintain a polished and professional appearance, and support the team and overall operation as needed.

The role involves extended periods of standing, sitting, or walking, including movement over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces. It also requires reading and visually verifying work-related information; handling objects weighing up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance; and reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of related work experience (preferred qualification).
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (preferred qualification).
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods, including on sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• Ability to read and visually verify menu, service, and other work-related information.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance and 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• No supervisory experience is required.
• No license or certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain tables and service areas to create an inviting, guest-ready environment.
• Serve food and beverages while engaging with guests, anticipating their needs, and providing attentive, personalized service.
• Communicate and coordinate with the kitchen and service team to ensure accurate and timely service.
• Maintain work areas, equipment, and supplies according to cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
• Complete additional duties as needed to support guests, the team, and the overall operation.
• Take initiative and use good judgment to anticipate guest needs and resolve service needs in the moment.
• Follow company policies, procedures, safety practices, and established quality standards.
• Maintain a polished, professional appearance and demonstrate elevated communication and service standards.
• Work collaboratively across the restaurant team to deliver consistent, efficient service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED