Food Runner-2

Lore Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Six complimentary nights at Lore Group

Staff meals and discounts

401(k) with match

Job summary

Lore Group’s Riggs Washington DC is seeking friendly Food Runners to join the new restaurant team. No prior hotel experience is required, but a welcoming personality helps; previous restaurant work is a plus.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy teamwork, and are eager to learn and grow with the team. As a Food Runner, you’ll warmly welcome guests, coordinate between front and back of house, and ensure meals are delivered safely and on time.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience not required; friendly personality is a MUST.
• Previous restaurant experience is preferred.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced, team setting.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in new settings.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House.
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards.
• Collaborate and communicate with all departments to ensure seamless guest satisfaction.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Guest service

Willingness to learn

Job description

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

Café Riggs is an all-occasion affair inspired by the grand brasseries of Europe, with a modern and reimagined approach that focuses on sustainable products. The restaurant sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank.

The bright and airy space features a variety of custom furniture pieces, artworks, and mirrors nestled amongst the building’s original architectural features, including historic Corinthian columns, expansive ceilings, and classically inspired stonework. As Washington D.C. becomes even more revered for its burgeoning food and drink scene, Café Riggs brings something unexpected to the current offerings.

We are looking for… experienced and passionate Food Runners for Riggs Washington DC, a brand-new independent hotel. Our preferred candidate would have luxury or independent hospitality experience in the Washington DC market.

Our ideal candidate thrives in a non-stop environment, has an open mind and a great sense of humor, and loves finding solutions, working with a team and proactively creating positive outcomes.

The ability to be adaptable, calm under pressure, resourceful and efficient is in your DNA.

Core Essential Functions

• Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House.
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards.
• Collaborate and communicate with all departments to ensure seamless guest satisfaction.

This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities

• Hotel Experience is not required – Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST
• Previous restaurant experience is preferred
• A positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt in new settings
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team setting

Hourly Rate

$10.30 plus tips

Benefits

At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• Six complimentary nights each year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group employee and immediate family rates
• Lore Group friends and family rates
• 50% employee discount and 25% friends and family discount at more than 800 partner hotels through Lore Discovery
• 50% discount at Lore Group restaurants and bars
• Paid vacation days - entitlement increasing annually
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Seven paid sick days annually, as established in Washington, D.C.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral incentives
• 401(k) with a 5% match
• Training and development programs
• Additional perks through Cigna
• Complimentary employee meals - lunch and dinner daily
• Employee recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.

Location: Washington, DC