Food Runner

Blau & Associates; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage management company is seeking a Food Runner to join its team at Parq Vancouver. The role involves transporting food and beverage items, ensuring guest satisfaction, and collaborating with staff to maintain service quality. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and food safety certification, alongside excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a vibrant environment in downtown Vancouver.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Food Runner in a similar environment.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of different cuisines and food preparation methods.

Responsibilities

• Transport food and beverage items to guests.
• Collaborate with Team Members for smooth operation.
• Maintain cleanliness and reset designated areas.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem solving

Communication

Knowledge of food safety

Education

Foodsafe Level 1 certificate

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 8:00 AM

Are you passionate about the Food & Beverage Industry? This is your opportunity to join an amazing company and grow your career!

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blau & Associates oversees the Food and Beverage operations at Parq Vancouver including: Honey Salt, The Victor, D6, BC Kitchen, and MRKT East. Parq Vancouver features two luxury hotels, downtown’s only casino, diverse restaurants and lounges, a 30,000 square foot park with native trees located 6 floors above street level and many more amenities. An international destination located in downtown Vancouver, and we’re looking for YOU to join our team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Food Runner is primarily responsible for transporting food and beverage items, supplies and the transportation of various food and beverage items to guests in a restaurant, lounge or patio. The Food Runner assists with clearing, cleaning and resetting designated areas and greeting and seating of guests. This position is responsible for following both company and facility policies and procedures. The Food Runner will promote the Parq Vancouver facility and act as a positive role model and representative of Blau & Associates. The Food Runner continually strives for 100% guest satisfaction.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Food Runner is responsible for:
•Working in collaboration with other Team Members and Departments to ensure the restaurant, lounge and patio operates in accordance with established operational procedures
•Serving food and beverage items to guests in the restaurant, lounge or patio areas
•Proper set-up, maintenance and adherence to scheduled duties, ensuring mise-en-place and par stock is maintained for all service related items
•Preparing speciality items and clearing, cleaning and resetting designated areas
•Maintaining a composed and professional demeanor while providing exemplary guest service
•Being aware of menu items, menu and operational changes and communicating the information as appropriate
•Protecting the organization, guests and co-workers by adhering to applicable food, liquor safety and workplace standards, operational requirements and statutory compliance regulations
•Ensuring that all property, furnishings, equipment and supplies are used according to proper instructions and intended use
•All duties as assigned by the Restaurant General Manager or their designated representative

QUALIFICATIONS

The Food Runner must:
•Have experience as a Food Runner in a similar environment including a hotel, restaurant, catering or other fast paced high-volume establishment
•Have a Foodsafe Level 1 certificate. Serving It Right would be considered an asset
•Be able to obtain and maintain a GPEB license
•Have an excellent command of both spoken and written English. Knowledge of a 2nd language would be considered an asset
•Have a basic understanding of different cuisines and food preparation methods
•Have a good product knowledge and be able to effectively handle all guest inquiries including dietary, food sensitivity or allergy requirements
•Have solid problem solving, decision making, customer service, communication and sales skills
•Have the ability to handle inventory management and proper product use to eliminate waste and spillage
•Have detailed knowledge of the Vancouver area including Parq Vancouver amenities, services and local attractions
•Be able to stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend and stoop repeatedly
•Be able to frequently lift and carry up to 44 pounds

Checkout www.parqvancouver.com/work or www.elizabethblau.com for more information! We are looking forward to hearing from you!