Bar Back/Runner

Sonesta Hotels; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonesta Hotels is seeking a Bar back/Runner. The role involves supporting the bar staff with order delivery, cleanliness, and ensuring a top-notch guest experience. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and a basic understanding of beverage services. This position offers opportunities for growth within the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of beverage preparation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support staff by handling orders, cleaning, and maintaining equipment.
• Assist with food running duties and ensure high food quality.
• Learn menu items and cocktail recipes.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Organization

Job description

Job Description Summary

A Bar back/Runner, or bar back, supports other staff members by handling basic tasks, such as taking and delivering orders, preparing beverages, and cleaning or making basic repairs. Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils.

Job Description

As a Bar back/Runner you would have the responsibility of picking up food product for orders placed by the service staff and delivers the meal to our guests.
Assists the kitchen and service staff as needed to maintain the highest level of food quality, presentation, and timing to optimize our guests dining experience.
Sets up the front line with the equipment, plateware, and smallwares needed to effectively serve all food products.
Keeps station restocked throughout the shift.
Cleans large and small trays and tray stands to be ready for service.

Assists the server as needed to optimize the guest’s dining experience.
Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices throughout the shift.
Reports any unsafe condition, unsafe act, accidents and/or injuries to the chef or other manager on duty.
Correctly completes closing duties at the end of each shift.
Assists Chef and other kitchen personnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness.
Completes all side work in the front and/or back of the house as assigned and scheduled by the members of the management team.
Assisting with opening and closing duties, such restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.
Ensuring bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
Checking taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs or changing out kegs, if needed.
Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
Learning about menu items and memorizing cocktail recipes.
Taking orders, preparing drinks, bussing tables, opening tabs, and processing payments especially during peak hours.
Speaking to customers, answering questions, handling complaints.
Maintain records and report levels of usage to assist in reordering process and ensuring that delivered items are stored properly.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.