Gourmet Food Runner - Spago - Bellagio

MGM Resorts International; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Discounts on hotel, food, and more

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Job summary

MGM Resorts International at Bellagio's Spago is hiring a Gourmet Food Runner to deliver exquisite orders, maintain pristine table presentation, and support a high-energy front-of-house team in a fine dining environment.

You should have 4+ years in a gourmet restaurant, be comfortable in a fast-paced setting, and bring a hospitality mindset, teamwork, and adaptability to help guests enjoy a memorable dining experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience in a gourmet restaurant.
• Fine dining experience required or preferred.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments.
• Positive mindset with strong work ethic and team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guest orders and maintain pristine table presentations.
• Be knowledgeable about menu items, ingredients, and presentation standards.
• Assist front-of-house and backstage to ensure flawless service.
• Support the service team and participate in restaurant training and operations.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Teamwork

Customer service

Adaptability

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 prestigious Spago 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 customer orders, maintaining pristine table presentations, and consistently exceeding guest expectations. Working both front-of-house 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.

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
• 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, team-first mindset, and a desire to develop exceptional service and culinary knowledge.

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

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