Gourmet Food Runner - Prime - Bellagio

MGM Resorts; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Free meals

Free parking

Health & income protection

Professional development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is hiring a Gourmet Food Runner for the PRIME Steakhouse inside the Bellagio in Las Vegas. You will deliver chef‑crafted steaks and seafood, maintain pristine table presentations, and help ensure a flawless luxury dining experience for our guests.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in a gourmet restaurant, fine dining experience, and a passion for hospitality. Level 1 Sommelier or Cicerone training is a plus; a Restaurant Training Program completion is required.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age or older.
• 4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in a gourmet restaurant.
• Fine dining experience.
• Previously worked in a fast-paced high-volume restaurant.
• Level 1 Sommelier and/or Cicerone training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a warm greeting and guide selections using menu knowledge.
• Know menu items, prices, preparation method, ingredients, and presentation standards.
• Be familiar with hotel services and local attractions to answer guest inquiries.
• Maintain table cleanliness and use a silent service approach.
• Itemize bills and securely process payments.
• Anticipate guests' needs and respond with urgency.
• Work as a team to assist guests and staff.
• Complete Restaurant Training Program and testing is required.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

4+ Years of Experience

Fine dining experience

Sommelier training (Level 1)

Cicerone training

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

As a Gourmet Food Runner at the premier PRIME Steakhouse inside the Bellagio , you represent the premier standards of MGM Resorts' culinary excellence. Your primary responsibility is to facilitate an exceptional dining experience by seamlessly delivering exquisite, chef‑crafted steaks and seafood orders, maintaining pristine table presentations, and consistently exceeding guest expectations. Working both front‑of‑house in our high‑energy, elegant dining room and backstage, you will also play a key role in maintaining our high standards of cleanliness, executing essential side duties, and supporting the service team to ensure a flawless operation that aligns with our luxury steakhouse standards.

THE STARTING RATE:

$14.8461 Hourly + Tips

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Welcome guests with a warm and relevant greeting, utilize your knowledge of menu, guest preference, service and selling techniques to guide selections
• Knowledgeable of all menu items, prices, preparation method and time, major ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish and method of presentation
• Be familiar with all hotel services, features and local attractions and activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
• Maintain table cleanliness and utilize a silent service approach
• Itemize bill correctly and efficiently secure payment
• Anticipate the guests' needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency
• Work as a team, assist guest and employee needs and inquiries
• Successful completion of Restaurant Training Program and testing is required
• Perform other job‑related duties as requested

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 21+ years of age or older
• 4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience (Working in a similar gourmet restaurant) preferred
• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays
• Fine dining experience
• Previously worked in a fast‑paced high‑volume restaurant
• Level 1 Sommelier and/or Cicerone training, certification, or progress toward certification preferred
• Positive mindset and the ability to adapt to change
• Passionate about hospitality and eager to learn and grow within a fine dining environment, with a strong work ethic

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community