Food / Buffet Runner

Plazahotelelpaso; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Plazahotelelpaso is seeking a Food Runner to support daily restaurant operations in Irving, TX. You will greet guests, maintain cleanliness, and assist with stock and beverage area responsibilities to ensure smooth service.

Qualified candidates will have strong communication skills, experience in food service, and the ability to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends. The role emphasizes guest service and efficient front-of-house operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service environment is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) are required.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Restaurant Manager for daily tasks.
• Greet and acknowledge guests as they enter the restaurant with a warm, welcoming manner.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness at all times.
• Assist in storing deliveries and stocking condiments and utensils in the beverage area.
• Know how each product is prepared along with its condiments; operate all line equipment.
• Maintain appearance of patio furniture and manage opening/closing of umbrellas.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Opportunity: Food Runner

Serve and replenish food items offered at the restaurant. Maintain food service and cleanliness. Handle guest transactions and ensure smooth and efficient register operations.

Potential Career Path

Server - Bartender

Essential Job Functions

• Reports to the Restaurant Manager for daily tasks.
• Must greet and acknowledge guest as soon as they enter the restaurant with a warm and welcome manner.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness.
• Assists in storing of all deliveries .
• Responsible for stocking all of the condiments, utensils in the beverage area.
• Filing of coffee and teapots.
• Knows front and back of house, storage area and ice room.
• Maintain appearance of patio furniture and the opening and closing of umbrellas.
• Responsible for pulling in signs and shutting down the Food Pavilion.
• Know menu pricing, location of items and specials.
• Know how each product is prepared along with its condiments.
• Know how to operate all line equipment.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness at all times.
• Exhibits a "can do" attitude and total cooperation.
• Reports safety issues and quality/spoilage issues.

Position Requirements

• Experience in a food service environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Ability to work flexible schedules; including holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Work Environment and Context

• Requires standing and moving for extended periods.
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

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