ROCKET CITY SERVER/FOOD RUNNER

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino • Alamogordo, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The server/food runner will be responsible for providing excellent table service while also assisting in delivering food from the kitchen to our guests efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or six months to one year job-related experience and/or training; must be able to obtain a liquor server license.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stay calm and positive under pressure.
• Must be able to lift trays and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate Hospitality Behaviors and Performance Standards.
• Understands where to get the information needed to complete tasks to standard.
• Can explain and demonstrate technical skills used to complete tasks to standard.
• Can explain or demonstrate the behavioral values or standards needed to complete tasks to standard.
• Understands how to take ownership of problems and solve them when solutions may not be available.
• Can explain how to request help from others when needed to complete task or goal.
• Has complete knowledge and can tell others of IMGR&C products and services.
• Provide guests with directions or other venue information. Act upon all comments/complaints in a prompt, professional and friendly manner.
• Performance meets expected end results and standards in Key Responsibilities and those listed on technical / operational SOP’s and task lists.
• Responds to obstacles; finds new ways to reach desired end results.
• In absence of guidance, acts and takes charge to respond to guest or internal customer needs.
• Responds to change by quickly applying talent and skills in a positive way to succeed.
• Supports achievement of Quality Goal; “Do it right the first time.”
• Acts to protect and preserve property of IMGR&C. All areas, equipment and furnishings are kept exceptionally neat, clean and in good repair.
• Makes suggestions to improve performance.
• Behavior meets IMGR&C standards (Mission, Values, Hospitality Behaviors, Customer Recovery Skills).
• Approaches all activities with enthusiasm and encourages enthusiasm from others.
• Chooses a positive approach in all situations.
• Respects individuality of others; continues to communicate in order to work together.
• Speaks positively about guests, other team members and our business in all situations on and off property.
• Treats other with respect in all situations.
• Serves others.
• Identifies and can communicate needs of guests and others.
• Takes quick action to serve others in a way that meets/exceeds their needs.
• Identifies ways to improve individual or team’s service to others.
• Provides service outside job responsibilities if needed to help resort succeed.
• Takes ownership of guest problem(s) until it is solved.
• Meets IMGR&C Appearance standards.
• Professionally supports IMGR&C reputation and image in all situations, on and off property.
• Meets IMG&C policy for attendance.
• Informs supervisor of future absence as far in advance as possible.
• Provides information others need to succeed, in time for them to use it.
• Ensures that all shifts are provided with the necessary information to facilitate their success.
• Listens to others without interruption; acts on their feedback when possible.
• Asks questions to better understand expectations of others.
• Reports all guest complaints and compliments to Supervisor or Manager.
• Reports all situations to Supervisor or Manager where resort grounds or equipment do not meet IMGR&C standards.
• Puts Success of team ahead of personal success.
• Helps other team members succeed without being asked.
• Takes action to resolve conflict between individuals.
• Helps all departments achieve success.
• Offe ideas to increase team success and guest satisfaction to Supervisor or Manager.
• Does whatever is necessary to help department and resort success.
• Contributes ideas that support progress and success at shift, team and departmental meetings.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a warm, friendly attitude and guide them through the dining experience.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and enter them into the POS system.
• Run food from the kitchen to tables with attention to detail and timing.
• Communicate clearly with both back-of-house and front-of-house teams.
• Respond promptly to guest requests, issues, or questions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tables, service areas, and food runner stations.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Help reset tables and ensure a smooth flow of service during busy periods.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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