Foodrunner - Palio

Wyndhamriomar; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar is seeking a Foodrunner to support the service team by delivering food promptly and attractively from the kitchen to guests. You will assist with tables, restocking, and keeping areas clean, while coordinating with servers and kitchen staff to maintain smooth dining room operations.

The role requires strong guest service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel/related field experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of restaurant experience (busperson/attendant).
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Safety and Food Handling Certification.
• Valid Health Certificate per Puerto Rico Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• The Foodrunner supports the service team by ensuring timely, accurate, and visually appealing delivery of food from the kitchen to guests, with presentation standards.
• Assist with setting and clearing tables, restocking side stations, and maintaining cleanliness during service.
• Coordinate with servers, kitchen staff, and management to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years restaurant experience

Job description

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Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, Rio Grande, PR, PR

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1734

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar is looking for GRAND people like you! At Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, our people are our greatest treasure. Every smile, every effort, every shared moment shapes experiences that enrich lives and touch souls. We are more than a workplace. We are a community where your growth, ideas, and well-being matter. From meaningful learning opportunities to benefits that enhance life on and off the clock, we invest in our people because when they thrive, our guests and community thrive too. For almost 30 years, we have celebrated each success, built connections, and created joy together. Join a team that uplifts one another, transforms moments into memories, and helps make Wyndham Grand Rio Mar the most admired and transformative hospitality brand in the world.

Your impact starts here!

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Job Summary

The Foodrunner supports the service team by ensuring timely, accurate, and visually appealing delivery of food from the kitchen to guests. This role is essential to maintaining smooth dining room operations, ensuring that every plate meets presentation standards and reaches the correct table promptly and professionally. The Food Runner also assists with setting and clearing tables, restocking side stations, and maintaining cleanliness throughout service. A strong focus on food handling, attention to detail, and guest interaction is required, along with effective communication and coordination with servers, kitchen staff, and management.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a restaurant setting, such as a busperson or attendant.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Safety and Food Handling Certification.
• Valid Health Certificate (including throat culture results) as required by the Puerto Rico Department of Health.

Skills and Competencies

• Has the ability to maintain strong attention to detail and works effectively with servers and kitchen staff to coordinate efficient food delivery, with attention to food quality and presentation.
• Can deliver exceptional guest service, responding promptly, courteously, and professionally to guest needs and requests.
• Has the ability to work collaboratively with others, communicating effectively with servers, hosts, and kitchen staff to support smooth and efficient operations.
• Has the ability to work a flexible schedule, including availability on weekends and holidays, to accommodate the needs of the restaurant during peak times.
• Can proactively identify and address cleanliness or organization issues to maintain a polished and inviting environment.

Physical Requirements

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Routinely required to bend, stoop, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must have the physical stamina and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment.

Set between the Atlantic coast and the foothills of El Yunque, Puerto Rico's only tropical rainforest, Wyndham Grand Rio Mar spans 600 acres in Rio Grande, just a short drive from San Juan. Here, two championship golf courses wind through rainforest and coastline, a mile of secluded beach meets the Mameyes River, and nearly a dozen restaurants and lounges bring the island's flavor to every table. It is a rare setting where mountain, river, and sea come together, and for almost 30 years it has been a place where careers grow alongside unforgettable guest experiences. Join us, and become part of work that changes lives, starting with your own.

From opportunities for learning and growth to benefits that help our team live better lives, we're always finding ways to foster a fun and inclusive environment.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet/Drug Free Workplace