Busser

Spirehotels; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Early pay or earned wage access

Dental and vision coverage

Pet discount program

Wellness programs

Hotel discounts

Job summary

A hospitality management company in Goleta, California, is seeking a part-time Food Runner to enhance the dining experience at their boutique hotel. The role includes delivering food orders to guests, preparing service carts, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and a Food Handlers Certification, with prior hospitality experience preferred. Competitive compensation is offered at $16.50 per hour along with various benefits including early pay and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certification required.
• No prior experience required; prior hospitality experience preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best‑in‑class service to our guests with engagement and thoughtfulness.
• Prepare food and beverage trays and carts in anticipation of incoming orders.
• Retrieve food and beverage items from the kitchen and verify each order is complete.
• Warmly welcome guests by serving beverages and breads to enhance their dining experience.
• Swiftly refresh tables and reset all service‑ware to create a welcoming environment.
• Replenish and restock side‑stands to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Ability to Make an Impact

Self-Starter

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Tools

Food and beverage equipment

Job description

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection
Goleta, CA 93117, USA

Description

Along Highway 1, our boutique hotel is 15 minutes from beaches, hiking trails, and downtown Santa Barbara. Reach the airport, Amtrak station, and University of California-Santa Barbara in less than 10 minutes. We’re a short drive from Sandpiper Golf Club, Lake Los Carneros, and Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best‑in‑class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive part‑time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid before payday, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre‑paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short‑ & long‑term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more.

Join our dynamic Food & Beverage TEAM and play a crucial role in elevating our hotel's restaurant and outlet services! Food Runners are essential to the success of the restaurant team and will provide outstanding guest service by delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers' tables with a smile, ensuring a delightful dining experience. If you're committed to excellence and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we want you on our team.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver best‑in‑class service to our guests with engagement and thoughtfulness
• Prepare food and beverage trays and carts in anticipation of incoming orders, ensuring everything is ready for prompt service
• Retrieve food and beverage items from the kitchen, verifying that each order is complete with all food, beverages, alcoholic drinks, and condiments
• Warmly welcome guests by serving beverages, breads, and butter to enhance their dining experience, and graciously replenish as needed to ensure their satisfaction
• Swiftly refresh tables, and diligently reset all service‑ware to create a welcoming and immaculate environment
• Replenish and restock side‑stands, to maintain smooth operations

Compensation: $16.50/hour

Physical Demands

• Kneel, stoop, grasp, lift and carry, and transport 50 – 75lbs
• Manual dexterity of hands to use food and beverage equipment
• Work most of the shift standing and moving about in the restaurant and kitchen areas

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or its equivalent

Experience:

• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Food Handlers Certification required
• No prior experience required. Prior hospitality experience preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred

Preferred Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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