Food Runner

Fontainbleau; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is seeking a Food Runner to ensure timely and accurate delivery of dishes from kitchen to table, contributing to a memorable dining experience. You will work closely with servers and kitchen staff to coordinate orders and maintain a smooth service environment.

The role requires standing, walking, and carrying trays for extended periods, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends typical in a busy hotel dining venue.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior hospitality experience is a plus.
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of food with servers and kitchen staff.
• Deliver meals to guests' tables promptly and professionally.
• Assist guests with requests and inquiries to enhance dining experience.

Skills

High school diploma

Hospitality experience

Attention to detail

Active listening

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Food Runner will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of delectable dishes from the kitchen to our valued guests' tables. Your dedication to accuracy and impeccable timing will contribute to enhancing our guests' dining experience, making it a memorable and delightful one.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Work closely with servers and kitchen staff to coordinate the delivery of food orders to the appropriate tables
• Deliver food to the guests' tables promptly and efficiently, avoiding unnecessary delays or interruptions during their dining experience
• Provide friendly and professional service to guests, assisting with any additional requests or inquiries they may have
• Communicate any special instructions or guest preferences to the kitchen staff to ensure the correct preparation of dishes
• Assist in setting up and resetting tables to maintain an inviting and organized dining area for our guests
• Collaborate with servers, cooks, and other staff to create a harmonious and efficient dining service
• Assist in keeping the food service area clean and tidy, including removing empty dishes and glasses from tables
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience as a Food Runner or in a similar role within the hospitality industry is a plus
• A keen eye for detail to ensure that dishes are accurately plated and presented to the guests
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods during peak service hours
• A friendly and welcoming attitude towards guests, ensuring their satisfaction is a top priority
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly with colleagues to achieve shared goals
• Capable of managing time efficiently to deliver orders in a timely manner without compromising quality
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, holidays, and weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls. The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

The Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment.

In alignment with our Company culture, we will strive to communicate openly about the goals of the Company and the design of the compensation program. The compensation process is designed to be fair and simple so that all Members and managers understand the Company's goals and future career development opportunities for upward mobility.

$18.80 per hour