Gourmet Food Runner - Yellowtail - Bellagio

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Discounts on hotel/food/beverage

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Health & Income Protection

Professional development

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is seeking a Gourmet Food Runner for Yellowtail at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. You will be part of a world-class dining destination, delivering orders with precision, maintaining table presentations, and supporting the service team in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The role starts at $14.85 hourly plus tips, with opportunities for growth within MGM Resorts' culinary excellence. Training and development are provided to uphold the highest standards of guest service.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age or older.
• 4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in a gourmet restaurant.
• Prior work experience in Japanese cuisine.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in a fast-paced high-volume restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and guide selections using menu knowledge.
• Maintain impeccable table presentations and service standards.
• Anticipate guests' needs with urgency and professionalism.
• Itemize bills accurately and process payments efficiently.
• Support front-of-house and behind-the-scenes tasks as needed.
• Complete Restaurant Training Program and pass assessments.
• Collaborate with team to ensure a seamless dining experience.

Skills

Gourmet restaurant experience

Japanese cuisine knowledge

Customer service oriented

Teamwork

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 Yellowtail inside the Bellagio, you will be part of a world-class dining destination known for its innovative dishes inspired by both traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Representing the premier standards of MGM Resorts' culinary excellence, you will play a key role in creating exceptional guest experiences by delivering orders with precision and professionalism, maintaining impeccable table presentations, and anticipating guests' needs. Working both front-of-house and behind the scenes, you will support the service team, uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, execute essential side duties, and help ensure a seamless dining experience that exceeds expectations.

THE STARTING RATE: $14.85 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
• Prior work experience inJapanese cuisine
• 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

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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