Food Runner/Busser

Hei Hotels Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

401(k) with match

Hotel Discounts

YouDecide program

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts is seeking a Food Runner/Busser for our Chicago, IL property. This on-site role supports the Outlet Manager and servers, expediting orders, bussing tables, and delivering beverages and bread to guests.

The position emphasizes prompt service, proper table settings, and a clean, welcoming dining environment. Responsibilities include maintaining stations, assisting with bar back tasks, and ensuring smooth service flow during all meal periods.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Quickly clear dirty table settings and prepare tables for resetting.
• Maintain stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods.
• Serve guests beverages, bread, and butter and replenish as necessary.
• Transport dirty tableware to dishwashing area for cleaning.
• Expedite, buss, and run orders to guest tables as needed; provide bar back assistance.

Skills

Table settings

Weight handling

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

## Food Runner/BusserApply: On-Site: Current Restaurant - Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR119708**About Us**True to its name, CURRENT features a fresh, modern take on seasonal American cuisine showcasing simple & soulful ingredient driven dishes. Located inside The Wade hotel, join us at our lively bar for creative cocktails, a glass of wine, or one of our many local beers. Or join us al fresco in our Chandon Spritz Garden in summer to watch the world go by. With its bold flavors and stunning backdrop (Lake Michigan and Navy Pier are just steps away), it is no surprise that CURRENT is a go-to for both locals and travelers alike. From the patio you can enjoy the energy of Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan while indulging in seasonal bites and noted cocktail culture.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No### Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No**Overview**Assist the Outlet Manager and Restaurant Servers in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, as well as providing guests stellar service. The food runner/busser is also responsible for expediting, bussing, running the orders to the guest tables at service time including providing bar back assistance as needed.### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Quickly clear dirty table settings and prepare table for resetting. Promptly and consistently reset all service ware.* Maintain stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods with necessary equipment including silverware, linen, and condiments.* Serve guests with beverages, bread, and butter to begin their dining experience and replenish as necessary.* Transport all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications and Skills*** Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.* Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.* Ability to move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 150 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.## **Benefits**HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.### HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.