Fine Dining Runner - Luxury Hotel Guest Service

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa seeks a Fine Dining Runner to support Coastal Kitchen operations. The role assists servers, maintains plate presentation, and helps ensure timely service in a high-end restaurant setting.

Prior hospitality exposure is preferred and ServeSafe certification is required. Regular part-time hours apply with compensation at $18.90 per hour plus gratuities and potential for growth after six months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation and plate presentation specifications.
• Able to communicate effectively with the public and other team members.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Meets legal age requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and handles outgoing trays.
• Reviews tickets and separates and organizes dishes for servers.
• Assists in garnishing plates for servers.
• Displays knowledge of how all food items are prepared.
• Visually inspects plates to ascertain all items are correctly placed.
• May assist the Server in dishing salads, soups, breads, coffee, desserts according to specifications.
• Carries dishes from the kitchen to the dining room.
• Delivers food items to the appropriate table.
• Follows all safety, hygiene and cleanliness protocols at all times.
• Greets all guests in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Provides the correct condiments for the food items served.
• Assists food servers in servicing the guests.
• Follows up on all service details for the Server.
• Completes all opening and closing side work.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• All other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServeSafe

Job description

The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa seeks a Fine Dining Runner to support Coastal Kitchen operations. The role assists servers, maintains plate presentation, and helps ensure timely service in a high-end restaurant setting.

Prior hospitality exposure is preferred and ServeSafe certification is required. Regular part-time hours apply with compensation at $18.90 per hour plus gratuities and potential for growth after six months.