Food Runner - Tuscany

200_Mohegan_Sun Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a Food Runner to support opening and closing procedures by setting up stations and performing side work. You will also assist colleagues and actively engage guests, delivering attentive service in a fast-paced, upscale dining environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior food running experience in fine dining, strong English communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts. This role emphasizes guest satisfaction and teamwork within Mohegan Sun's hospitality

Qualifications

• Experience as a Food Runner in a fine dining setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in a fast paced, upscale, high volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations, perform side work and other opening and closing procedures as directed by supervisor.
• Tender all checks to cash, credit, comp, room charge or coupon for guests, when applicable.
• Interact with guests, sell, up-sell and deliver high level of service according to standards.
• Keep assigned section clean, organized and well maintained; manage equipment and glassware.

Skills

Spirits, beer, wine knowledge

Job description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for setting up stations, performing side work and assisting with other opening and closing procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Sets up stations, performs side work and other opening and closing procedures as directed by supervisor, which could include helping other employees in their assigned tasks. Tenders all checks to cash, credit, comp, room charge or coupon for guests, when applicable. Actively interacts with guest, sells, up-sells, orders food and beverage items. Delivers the highest level of service to all guests according to Tuscany standards.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

Keeps assigned section at optimal conditions regarding cleanliness, sanitation and organization. Maintains all equipment including glassware, plate ware, flatware and beverage products.

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Food Runner setting up various work stations. Relevant experience in a fine dinning a la carte restaurant. Must have experience in a fast paced, upscale, high volume environment. Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and co-workers in English.

Competencies:

Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position: Knowledge of spirits, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.

Training Requirements:

Mohegan Sun corporate and department policies and procedures. Food and restaurant concept knowledge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time. Fast paced kitchen environment. Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours.

Work Shift:

Regular Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity! .

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.

Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring.

"Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.

What began in 1996 as a gaming destination in southeastern Connecticut with a handful of Team Members has expanded into a premier entertainment enterprise with over 10,000 team members across the globe. What drives our success is the centuries-old philosophy of the Mohegan Tribe “The Spirit of Aquai”. Its principles of welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships have shaped our culture, and serve as the foundation that we live by with every guest and team member interaction today, and for generations to come.