Arriba Abajo Restaurant | Food Runner | Part-Time

Hyatt Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Discounted rooms

Complimentary meals

Well-being & education support

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Food Runner for the Thompson Austin property, located in Downtown Austin. The role supports the Food Server and delivers attentive service within Arriba Abajo, a Cantina-themed restaurant opening in early Spring.

This part-time, hourly position requires good communication, physical stamina, and a willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. Benefits include meals and staff perks at Hyatt locations.

Qualifications

• Desire to satisfy guests in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand and move for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Server in serving guests.
• Provide courteous, efficient service in a fast-paced setting.
• Support guest interactions and maintain professional demeanor.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Job description

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Thompson Hotels Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos US - TX - Austin

Bars/Restaurants/Outlets

Hourly/Entry Level Employee

Part-time

11.50 Hourly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Summary

The Role

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Arriba Abajo is a Cantina-themed Bar and Restaurant, inside the Thompson and Tommie Austin, two premier lifestyle hotels in Downtown Austin – This new concept will open in early Spring to include 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining and lounge space, multiple venue’s for private events and the pool deck servicing hotel guests and Residents.

The Food Runner is responsible primarily for assisting the Food Server in serving the guest. This person must have good communication skills as well as the ability to lift, pull and push moderate weight. This is a fast paced position with continual customer contact.

The Hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant + bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by our re-imagined cantina-themed restaurant, a 13,000 sq ft. indoor and outdoor oasis as well as The 5th Street Diner + The Royale Room, a street-side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents, and guests alike. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower – Sienna – and 10,000 square feet of retail space and a 7,000 sq. ft. state of the art fitness center and simulator room, appropriately named the "T" Box.

The Benefits & Perks

Paid time off, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well-being & educational assistance, and many more!

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• A desire to exceed guest expectations
• Ability to stand for long period of time
• Work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team
• Flexible schedule - willing and able to work day shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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