Food Runner / Backserver

Evolving Solution Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parking

Welcoming, professional work environment

Job summary

A well-known private club in Baltimore, MD seeks Backservers to ensure smooth restaurant operations. Responsibilities include greeting guests, assisting servers, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, formal food service knowledge, and a high school diploma. A minimum of 2 years in fine dining is required. The position offers a salary between $19.00 and $22.00 hourly, in a non-tipping environment with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.
• 2+ year experience in fine dining.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned pre-shift duties timely.
• Stocking and polishing glass and silverware.
• Greet all guests warmly with an appropriate greeting.
• Assist servers with running plates to tables.
• Clean and reset tables.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Formal table setting knowledge

Knowledge of formal food service procedures

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Knowledge of workplace safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Full Time Baltimore, MD, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1004

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Annually

The Center Club

Established in 1962, The Center Club was founded on a charter of non-discrimination as a most distinguished private club which would fulfill their needs in one location easily accessible to political, legal and business communities. Since the beginning, The Center Club has been one of the more prestigious locations in the city for members to meet and dine in comfortable and subtle elegance and enjoy entertaining others of like mind. At The Center Club we provide the finest food and service possible for our members and their guests. From our food and beverage operation to our administrative staff, we maintain the highest level of quality and only the finest of standards. We are happy to have you join our team to help us continue to meet these objectives.

Job Summary

Our Backservers keep our restaurant running smoothly by ensuring that the restaurant is clean and ready for our guests. They move swiftly throughout the dining room, clearing tables when needed and assisting our servers in delivering food and beverages to guests. From time to time, they're prepared to do some heavy lifting and when needed, they provide our guests with hospitality that will make their dining experience exceptional.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete assigned pre-shift duties timely.
• Stocking and polishing glass and silverware.
• Prepare the tables, lay out napkins and utensils, replenish condiments, performing all other preparation tasks.
• Greet all guests warmly with an appropriate greeting.
• Assist servers with running plates to tables.
• Clean and reset tables.
• Ensure guest requests are fulfilled.
• Maintain proper dining experience; deliver items, fulfill customer needs, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks.
• Assisting with special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbally interacts with management, servers, team members and guests).
• Formal table setting knowledge.
• Knowledge of formal food service procedures.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
• Understand and can communicate products and services available at the Center Club.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable setting.
• While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The incumbent frequently is required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, and controls.
• The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Role Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.
• Job Hours: Full-Time Part-Time, Weekends, and Evenings.
• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required Experience: 2+ year experience in fine dining.
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift 30lbs frequently, stand/walk 8-12 hours.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What The Center Club Offers

• Pay range is $19.00 - $22.00/hr. Starting rate is based on position and experience. *Please note that The Center Club is a non-tipping environment.
• Paid Parking.
• Welcoming, professional work environment.