Kitchen Server - Addison by William Bradley

AccorHotel; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotel in San Diego is seeking a Food Runner/Kitchen Server to support the front-of-house team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. The role involves setting up mis en place, expediting dishes, and assisting with table service to ensure flawless execution.

The position requires knowledge of restaurant operations, good communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food, wine and spirits basics is preferred.
• Good communication and collaboration with FOH and kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and support multiple service stations.

Responsibilities

• See guests from start to finish through a five star dining experience with comprehensive service training.
• Set up mis en place and assist with pre-shift duties and pass area readiness.
• Assist Captain, Back Server and Kitchen Staff in delivering a flawless dining experience with elegant presentation.
• Expedite completed dishes to the service area and assist in serving tables when needed.
• Communicate effectively between kitchen and front of house to uphold service standards.
• Assist with breakdown and cleanup of service areas and maintain tidy pass and storage areas.

Skills

Food & Beverage knowledge

Teamwork & communication

Guest service orientation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• See guests from start to finish through a five star dining experience including all knowledge and service of food, wine and spirits.
• Ensure all mis en place are set up and ready for service according to Addison SOP. Assist service colleagues in completing pre-shift mis en place including polishing all serving trays, setup of the pass area for dinner service, polish buckets and additional side duties as outlined in the pre-shift duties list.
• Assist Captain, Back Server and Kitchen Staff in delivering a flawless dining experience, consistently providing exceptional food, superlative service, elegant decor and exquisite presentations.
• It is the Food Runner's position to assist the Front of House service team in upholding these standards and see them through time after time.
• The Food Runner is responsible for communication through the kitchen to the Front of House staff and vice versa. Their main job responsibilities are to expedite the completed dishes to the service area and when needed service the tables as well.
• Assist service colleagues in breakdown and clean-up of service areas; i.e. all coffee and espresso service replaced and cleaned, all pass items placed in storage areas, service trays cleaned and stored, pass area neat and tidy for next day's service.

• Industry level standard knowledge of Food and Beverage, including basic aspects of service and food preparation is a prerequisite for employment as a Kitchen Server at Addison.
• Kitchen Server should have a base knowledge or willingness to learn French cooking techniques as well as a motivation to learn spirits and wine.
• Food Handlers Card required.
• RBS Certification required.
• Assist Kitchen staff in pre-shift duties.
• Assist Back waiters in completion of side duties/ mis en place.
• Additional duties as necessary and assigned.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions.
• Knowledge of Restaurant operations, its services, and facilities.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill daily tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• High school or equivalent education required.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by Restaurant environmental systems.
• Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to multi-task in a calm manner on a timely basis.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill daily tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use all equipment including silverware, stemware and computers.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers and printers.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.