Food Runner

AJS Hotels; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Complimentary employee meals

Free parking

Job summary

The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY is hiring a Food Runner for our Swizzle restaurant, a 25-story space near River Road. You will support servers, prep stations, and ensure food safety while delivering a warm, memorable guest experience.

Ideal candidates have a high school education or equivalent, can lift 60 lbs, and are flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication and a customer‑centric attitude are essential for success in a fast-paced hotel dining environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Adept in following food safety practices.
• Detail oriented and reliable.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists the server to deliver a quality experience for guests.
• Prepare food stations and maintain organized tables.
• Ensure food safety guidelines are followed at all times.
• Serve food and drinks to guests as directed by the server.
• Clear and reset tables for arriving guests.
• Act as a connection between front-of-house and back-of-house when needed.
• Handle guest concerns and notify server/manager when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Detail oriented

Team oriented

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

The Galt House Hotel is currently hiring for a Food Runner for our new restaurant, Swizzle. Swizzle, is perched 25 stories above River Road, the space has long been a destination for Louisville residents' most special moments.

Responsibilities

• Assists the server to consistently deliver a quality experience for guests
• Prepare food stations and maintaining organized and clean guest tables
• Ensure that food safety guidelines are adhered to at all times
• Serving food and drink to guests at the direction of the server
• Clean, clear, and reset tables in preparation for arriving guests
• Acting as a connection between front-of-house and back-of-house when necessary
• Handling guest concerns and complaints, notifying server and manager when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school education or Equivalent
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol
• Self-motivated and customer service oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Clean and professional appearance
• Adept in following food safety practices
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work on your feet for at least 8 hours at a time and lift at least 60 lbs
• Team oriented
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Galt House Hotel offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401k, a complimentary meal in associate cafeteria, complimentary parking, a discount on Wyndham Properties nationwide and more.

The Galt House Hotel is a Drug Free Workplace, creating a culture of care where diversity is welcomed.