Food Runner

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is hiring a Food Runner for Royal Sonesta Chicago River North in Illinois. You will assist service by delivering orders, preparing beverages, and setting tables to ensure a smooth dining experience.

The role requires standing, fast-paced mobility, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Competitive hourly wages and benefits are provided, with a focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Stand for long periods and perform fast-paced movements throughout the shift.
• Work as part of a team to deliver food and beverages accurately and promptly.
• Able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages with garnishments and condiments.
• Ensure food items are served promptly and to order.
• Seat guests together and assist with bus/dining area duties as required.
• Answer questions knowledgeably and maintain a clean, organized dining area.

Skills

Stamina

Mobility

Job description

## Food RunnerApplylocations: Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0073654**We’re Sonesta International Hotels.** The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.**Together We Thrive**—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.**Job Description Summary**The Food Runner supports other staff members by handling basic tasks, such as taking and delivering orders, preparing beverages. Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils.**Job Description****DUTIES:*** Serve food and beverages orders, with appropriate garnishments and condiments to guests* Responsible for making sure all food items are served as soon as they are ready.* Each guest seated at a table should be served together - Timing is important.* Respond to questions with informed answers.* Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for the entire shift.* Must have a good sense of balance, be able to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, push, pull and wipe.* Must be able to frequently lift and carry food, beverage, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.* Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.**Additional Job Information/Anticipated****Pay Range****Pay Range**Pay range is $14.75 to 15.75 per hour. Pay rate outlined follows contract requirements.Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. Employees are offered a variety of benefits including:• Medical and Dental Insurance• Paid Vacation and Sick Days• Paid Holidays• Pension• Legal Services• Maternity and Parental Leave## ## ***Go Beyond @SonestaHotels***### WHO WE AREWe are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: ***To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality****.*We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.*We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.*The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.**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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.****Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.**