Food Runner / Expeditor

The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection; Meadows of Dan (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, is seeking a Food Runner/Expeditor to ensure swift, precise delivery of orders from kitchen to tables, delivering an exceptional dining experience. In this luxury setting, you will support servers and kitchen staff, call out orders, verify accuracy, and maintain tidy expediting areas while upholding food safety standards.

You will collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure timely service, greet guests,

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or a similar role, in a luxury setting.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure communication in the kitchen between the front of house and back of house teams by calling out orders, getting the status on dishes, and calling the waitstaff to serve completed dishes.
• Ensure that all orders are completed accurately, in time, and with the correct priority.
• Perform the finishing touches to completed dishes, such as adding garnishes and removing smudges.
• Assisting servers, bartenders, and guests in the dining experience, taking orders and delivering requested items in an efficient and timely manner
• Relate with guests about needs, satisfaction with the beverage and drinks, ensuring a consistently caring and high‑quality service
• Operate, maintain and properly clean all restaurant equipment and fittings
• Ensure that the expediting area and restaurant outlets are tidy, organized, and well stocked at all times
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)
• Check in with guests upon delivery of dishes and ensure they have everything they need, as needed

Skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

English communication

Job description

Company Description

Located on 12,000 acres in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection is a majestic year-round mountain retreat with myriad outdoor adventure experiences. Guests can revel in the refined authenticity and natural beauty of the property, while enjoying luxury accommodations including cottages with sweeping vistas, Tree House suites, and a variety of rooms and suites located in the main Lodge. Resort amenities include the championship-caliber Highland Course, a full-service wellbeing retreat with an indoor pool and hot tub, state-of-the‑art fitness center, theater, game room, a fully equipped observatory and an on‑site astronomy team, an exceptional culinary program with five distinct farm‑to‑table experiences, and thrill‑seeking outdoor adventure programming ranging from horseback riding to fly‑fishing and beyond.

Located on 12,000 acres in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection is a majestic year‑round mountain retreat with myriad outdoor adventure experiences. Guests can revel in the refined authenticity and natural beauty of the property, while enjoying luxury accommodations including cottages with sweeping vistas, Tree House suites, and a variety of rooms and suites located in the main Lodge. Resort amenities include the championship‑caliber Highland Course, a full‑service wellbeing retreat with an indoor pool and hot tub, state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, theater, game room, a fully equipped observatory and an on‑site astronomy team, an exceptional culinary program with five distinct farm‑to‑table experiences, and thrill‑seeking outdoor adventure programming ranging from horseback riding to fly‑fishing and beyond.
For more information, please visit auberge.com/primland
Follow The Lodge at Primland on Facebook and Instagram @PrimlandAuberge

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Food Runner / Expeditor. In this key role, you'll play a vital part in our guests' experience by swiftly and precisely ensuring the smooth delivery of delectable orders from the kitchen to their tables, ensuring they have an exceptional dining experience.

• Ensure communication in the kitchen between the front of house and back of house teams by calling out orders, getting the status on dishes, and calling the waitstaff to serve completed dishes.
• Ensure that all orders are completed accurately, in time, and with the correct priority.
• Perform the finishing touches to completed dishes, such as adding garnishes and removing smudges.
• Assisting servers, bartenders, and guests in the dining experience, taking orders and delivering requested items in an efficient and timely manner
• Relate with guests about needs, satisfaction with the beverage and drinks, ensuring a consistently caring and high‑quality service
• Operate, maintain and properly clean all restaurant equipment and fittings
• Ensure that the expediting area and restaurant outlets are tidy, organized, and well stocked at all times
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)
• Check in with guests upon delivery of dishes and ensure they have everything they need, as needed

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or a similar role, in a luxury setting, is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one‑of‑a‑kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations.
For more information: auberge.com
Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.
The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

Primland Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Primland Ltd provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Primland Ltd complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.