SERVER ASSISTANT (BUSSER/RUNNER)

Intercontinental The Clement Monterey; Cannery Row (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Educational assistance

Training and development opportunities

Associate recognition events

Hotel and travel discounts

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

InterContinental The Clement Monterey on Cannery Row is seeking a Server Assistant (Busser/Runner) for a full-time role in Food & Beverage. The starting wage is $17.90 per hour, with responsibilities including assisting servers, clearing tables, and maintaining a clean dining area.

The ideal candidate will be friendly, team‑oriented, able to multitask in a fast-paced setting, and committed to hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing, and professional personality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift/carry items.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Previous restaurant/hotel/hospitality experience preferred.
• California Food Handler Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers and culinary team with timely delivery of food and beverages.
• Clear, clean, sanitize, and reset tables efficiently during service.
• Maintain clean and organized dining, service, and work areas.
• Assist with opening, closing, and side-work duties.
• Replenish glassware, silverware, linens, condiments, and supplies.
• Communicate with servers and culinary staff for accurate service.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly and professionally.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hotel safety standards.
• Support other Food & Beverage areas as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional demeanor and genuine hospitality.

Skills

Friendly personality

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Reliability/initiative

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Hospitality experience

Food Handler Certificate (CA)

Job description

Server Assistant (Busser/Runner) – Full-Time Starting Wage: $17.90 per hour

InterContinental The Clement Monterey, 750 Cannery Row

Starting Wage: $17.90 per hour

Full-Time | Food & Beverage

Join Our Team! InterContinental The Clement Monterey, a Pacific Hotel Management hotel, is looking for an energetic, dependable, and hospitality-focused Server Assistant (Busser/Runner) to join our Food & Beverage team.

Our culture is friendly, team-oriented, and centered around providing exceptional hospitality. As part of the IHG family, we are committed to delivering True Hospitality for Good by creating memorable experiences for every guest, every day.

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Server Assistant (Busser/Runner) plays an important role in creating a welcoming and efficient dining experience for our guests. This position works closely with servers, bartenders, culinary associates, and restaurant leadership to ensure food is delivered promptly, tables are properly maintained, and the restaurant remains clean, organized, and ready to serve our guests.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in providing excellent service, and understands that great hospitality is a team effort.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist servers and the culinary team with the timely delivery of food and beverages to guests.
• Clear, clean, sanitize, and reset tables efficiently throughout service.
• Maintain clean and organized dining, service, and work areas.
• Assist with restaurant opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities.
• Replenish glassware, silverware, linens, condiments, and other service supplies as needed.
• Communicate effectively with servers and culinary associates to help ensure accurate and timely service.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly and professionally to requests.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, hotel safety, and service standards.
• Support fellow associates and other Food & Beverage areas as business needs require.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional demeanor and a genuine passion for hospitality.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR- The ideal candidate will:

• Have a friendly, outgoing, and professional personality.
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be able to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Be able to stand and walk for extended periods and safely lift and carry items associated with restaurant service.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, based on business demands.
• Previous restaurant, hotel, or hospitality experience is preferred.
• A valid California Food Handler Certificate is preferred.

WHY JOIN US?

Pacific Hotel Management offers eligible associates a variety of benefits and perks, which may include:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Educational assistance
• Training and development opportunities
• Associate recognition events
• Hotel and travel discounts
• Opportunities for professional growth

Starting Wage: $17.90 per hour