Server Assistant/Food Runner (Part-Time)

Holiday Inn Club Vacations; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Holiday Inn Club Vacations in Orlando is seeking a Service Assistant to support our restaurant and bar teams. This flexible role involves assisting with food running, bussing, and bar tasks to help deliver a seamless guest experience.

You will adapt to daily business needs, coordinate with kitchen and service staff, maintain clean dining areas, and help with opening, closing, and side-work duties. Previous hospitality experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Prior food & beverage or hospitality experience preferred.
• Experience in food running, bussing, restaurant service, or bar support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to guests promptly and professionally.
• Clear, reset tables between courses and after departures.
• Maintain dining areas and service stations.
• Provide bar support with stocking, glassware, ice, and supplies.
• Communicate with kitchen, bartending, hosting, and serving teams.
• Complete opening, closing, and side-work duties.
• Assist with additional outlet and departmental needs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Service Assistant is a flexible Food & Beverage support position responsible for assisting restaurant and bar operations based on daily business needs. This role provides cross-functional support in food running, bussing, and bar assistant duties to help maintain efficient outlet operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities may vary throughout the shift depending on operational demands and may include delivering food to guests, clearing and resetting tables, maintaining dining areas, assisting bartenders, and completing other assigned service support duties. The ideal candidate is adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable transitioning between responsibilities to support the overall success of the outlet.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support daily Food & Beverage operations by performing food running, bussing, and bar assistant duties as assigned.
• Deliver food menu items to guests promptly and professionally, ensuring accuracy and proper presentation.
• Assist with clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables between courses and following guest departures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining areas, service stations, and bar areas.
• Provide bar support by assisting with stocking, replenishment, glassware, ice, and other operational needs.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen, bartending, hosting, and serving teams to maintain service efficiency.
• Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner while supporting a positive dining experience.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities.
• Assist with additional outlet and departmental needs based on business demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Previous food and beverage or hospitality experience preferred.
• Experience in food running, bussing, restaurant service, or bar support is a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Applicable Food Handler, Responsible Vendor, or other food and beverage certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced restaurant or bar environment.
• Comfortable performing multiple support functions, including food running, bussing, and bar assistance.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to transition between responsibilities based on operational needs.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain cleanliness, and support efficient service operations.
• Strong teamwork, organization, and attention to detail.