Food Runner — Fast-Paced, Guest-First Service (401k)

Sage Hospitality Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary cafeteria

401k matching

Hotel discounts

TriMet monthly subsidy

Job summary

The Nines, a Sage Hospitality Group property in Portland, seeks a Food Runner to ensure timely delivery of food and uphold presentation and quality standards. You will maintain knowledge of station numbers, service procedures, and liquor and menu items, while assisting colleagues to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hotel restaurant.

Ideal candidates have a high school education with at least 3 months in a similar role, strong English communication, and the physical ability

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 3 months+ experience in a similar role.
• Basic knowledge of restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely delivery of food and ensuring that plate presentations and food quality are of the highest standard possible.
• Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up, and dress code of the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies and service procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic selections, glassware and garnishes in the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients, and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish, and method of presentation.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons, and drunk driving.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment, and use equipment only as intended.
• Maintain knowledge of P.O.S. and manual systems.
• Provides assistance to other employees and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and the hotel.

Skills

English communication

Restaurant operations knowledge

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

The Nines, a Sage Hospitality Group property in Portland, seeks a Food Runner to ensure timely delivery of food and uphold presentation and quality standards. You will maintain knowledge of station numbers, service procedures, and liquor and menu items, while assisting colleagues to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hotel restaurant.

Ideal candidates have a high school education with at least 3 months in a similar role, strong English communication, and the physical ability