Food Runner -Jaya (Miami Beach)

The Setai; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Uniforms provided

Employee Meal

Job summary

The Setai in Miami Beach is seeking a Food Runner to join the Jaya Team. You will deliver meals to tables, assist servers, and ensure a flawless dining experience in a luxurious outdoor setting.

Fluent English is required; additional languages are a plus. Candidates should have prior food-service or hotel experience and valid US work authorization. This is a full-time position offering a generous benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a food runner or busser in fine dining or luxury hotel environment preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service.
• Must be fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Must have valid authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Delivers food to guest tables with care and professionalism.
• Explains the menu in detail including changes or specials.
• Maintains tablesettings and supports servers as needed.
• Attends daily briefings and training as required.

Skills

Food service

Multitasking

Communication

English fluency

Job description

The hotel is not able to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.

Food Runner – Jaya Team

The Setai

Arrive at a place that embraces you in its serenity. That whispers with an unmistakable imprint of grace and timelessness. That is a melding of inspiration and location.

The Setai offers a refreshing balance between the sizzling South Beach scene and a serene tropical hideaway. The luxurious oceanfront environment combines the Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance with the Art Deco history of South Beach to create an intimate, private world coveted by discerning travelers.

A melding of inspiration and setting, The Setai embraces in its serenity while connecting guests with what has always been the area’s greatest attraction: the beach, the sun, the culture, and the nightlife.

Position Summary

The Food Runner plays an essential role in delivering a seamless dining experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, work efficiently in a fast-paced outdoor setting, and maintain the grace and professionalism synonymous with The Setai. This individual ensures timely and accurate delivery of food orders, supports servers, and helps uphold the highest standards of guest service and presentation.

Essential Job Functions

• Exemplifies commitment to The Setai’s mission of Total Guest Satisfaction.
• Consistently offers professional, friendly and warm hospitality to all guests.
• Explains the menu in detail including any changes or specialties of the day.
• Exhibits excellent knowledge of menu items and has ability to offer enticing descriptions.
• Intelligently answers guests’ questions concerning ingredients, preparation methods, etc., especially as pertains to food allergies.
• Delivers food to guest tables demonstrating evident care and professionalism.
• Ensures that tables are completely and properly set before each course is served.
• Takes inventory of chinaware, glassware and flatware before and after each shift.
• Continually communicates needed information to servers and other restaurant staff.
• Checks side stations to ensure they are prepared before each shift.
• Attends daily briefings, meetings and training as required
• Reports to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a food runner or busser in a fine dining or luxury hotel environment highly preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Must have valid authorization to work in the United States.

What We Offer

The Setai recognizes that employee benefits are an important component of total compensation. We are pleased to offer a competitive benefit package for all full-time employees, including programs unique to our hotel:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Pay
• Food & Beverage and Spa Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Duty Meals
• Uniforms and Uniform Maintenance

Parking privileges are not offered with this position.

EOE/DFWP

The above represents an example of benefits offered at The Setai. Not all benefits are guaranteed and are subject to change. A full listing of benefits will be provided upon hire as outlined in our Employee Handbook.

This is a non-management position. This is a full time position.