Restaurant Service Attendant

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Restaurant discounts

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Career growth opportunities

Early wage access

Free parking

Job summary

HOTEL PASEO, Autograph Collection, part of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Food Runner in Palm Desert. Deliver food promptly, present beautifully, and support servers and kitchen staff to create seamless dining experiences.

We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities with a comprehensive benefits suite. The Wage Estimate and benefits highlight a career path within a boutique luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper table settings and service standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Basic knowledge of English sufficient to understand inquiries and instructions.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to use knives, glassware, bottles, and stock items.
• Ability to carry a food tray through a crowded room.
• Ability to bend, lift, carry or move goods up to 100 lbs with a cart.
• Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated.
• Comfort working in confined spaces.
• Memorization of all table numbers.

Responsibilities

• Set up garnishes for dishes, assemble trays and stock bread.
• Set up and break down of station at shift start/end.
• Assist with guest requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Communicate with servers and kitchen to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Serve food to tables if needed.
• Remove dirty dishes from kitchen/server areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Assist with food running to ensure quality.
• Assist servers to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Table settings knowledge

Stand/walk long periods

English basics

Manual dexterity

Carry food tray

Bend/lift/carry

Work in temp ranges

Confined spaces

Memorize table numbers

Job description

If you are passionate about hospitality, thrive in a boutique luxury environment, and are driven to create exceptional guest experiences, an exciting opportunity awaits in the heart of Palm Desert. At HOTEL PASEO, Autograph Collection, contemporary sophistication blends seamlessly with the relaxed energy of the desert, creating a destination that is both vibrant and refined. We are seeking a Food Runner who will ensure that food is delivered promptly, presented beautifully, and served with professionalism. You will work closely with servers and kitchen staff to create seamless dining experiences that keep our guests coming back again and again.

Part of the Milwaukee-based Marcus Hotels & Resorts portfolio, HOTEL PASEO offers guests a distinctive desert retreat featuring 150 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, many showcasing breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains and palm-lined landscape. Guests can unwind by our resort-style pool and on-site spa, explore the area on complimentary bicycles, and enjoy inspired dining at Larkspur Grill, Lemon Drop Pool Bar or Café Paseo. Located along world-renowned El Paseo, our boutique hotel places guests steps from premier shopping, art galleries, acclaimed restaurants, and vibrant nightlife while serving as the perfect gateway to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.

We have opportunities for both full time and part time associates.

What you will be doing:

• Set up all garnishes for dishes, assemble trays and stock bread.
• Responsible for set-up and break-down of station at the beginning and end of shift.
• Assist with special guest requests to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Communicate with servers and kitchen associates to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Serve food to tables if needed.
• Remove all dirty dishes from kitchen and/or server areas.
• Maintain condition and cleanliness of work area.
• Assist with food running to ensure food quality.
• Assist servers to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, e.g., clean guest spills and clean/stock/sweep/mop all storage areas.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient for the associate to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs, and extend arms overhead to stock items.
• Ability to carry a food tray through a crowded room.
• Ability to grasp, bend, lift, and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods with hand; cart weighing a maximum of 100 lbs., at a continuous schedule.
• Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerate.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Required memorization of all table numbers.

What's in it for you?

• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Marriott worldwide locations
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 1 month of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer for full time associates
• 401k with employer match
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Early wage access
• Free parking
• And more!

Wage Estimate:

Starting at $16.90/Hour

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 18 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug free work place. This organization uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the US.