Food Runner (Part-Time)

Sage Hospitality • Portland, OR

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Hotel Zags is seeking a Food Runner (Part-Time) to join their team. The Hotel Zags is a stylish, inviting, and conveniently located boutique hotel in Portland's downtown Fountain District. It offers a unique hospitality experience inspired by natural beauty and the local culture, featuring modern furnishings, vibrant decor, and a strong connection to the outdoors. The hotel provides guests with access to outdoor gear and travel items from its onsite Gear Shed. The Food Runner is responsible for the timely delivery of food, ensuring the highest standards of plate presentation and food quality.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.
• Must have basic knowledge of restaurant operations.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperation, and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching handling, fingering throughout the shift.
• Mobility -Able to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
• Must be able to see minute objects at arm’s length, to read meters and controls.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely delivery of food and ensuring that plate presentations and food quality are of the highest standard possible.
• Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up, and dress code of the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies and service procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic selections, glassware and garnishes in the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients, and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish, and method of presentation.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons, and drunk driving.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment, and use equipment only as intended.
• Maintain knowledge of P.O.S. and manual systems.
• Provides assistance to other employees and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and the hotel.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much, more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

What This Job Offers

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