Runner - Waco, United States - Hotel 1928

Description

Job Description

Property: Hotel 1928

Reports to: F&B Manager

Location: Waco, TX

ABOUT HOTEL 1928

In the heart of Waco, TX, sits the newly opened Hotel 1928, an inspired hospitality experience designed and developed by Chip and Joanna Gaines, and transformative hospitality company AJ Capital Partners. Located at 701 Washington Street, Hotel 1928 is the historic restoration and adaptive reuse of the former Grand Karem Shrine Temple Building. Named after the year the building was completed, Hotel 1928 offers 33 guest rooms, two food and beverage outlets, a café, over 6,600 square feet of event space, a rooftop terrace, and a retail shop featuring exclusive Magnolia-designed Hotel 1928 merchandise. Learn more at

Working with Hotel 1928 is great because you get:

• Benefits available for full and part time employees
• A 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Growth
• Positive Work Culture
• Central location right in the Heart of Waco
• To be proud of what we serve from our innovative, scratch kitchens
• The chance to be a part of the opening team for the newest hotel in Waco, where you can show your friends and family the Fixer Upper: The Hotel show and say I helped open that
• Daily Family Meal
• Employee Discounts on Food, Beverage, and Retail
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Diverse, Inclusive and Safe Venue

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Runner plays a crucial role in the restaurant by ensuring the efficient and accurate delivery of food and beverages from the kitchen to the guests' tables. The Runner may also act as a Busser, clearing the tables once the guests are finished with their meal. This position is vital in creating a smooth and organized dining experience for customers. Runners are responsible for coordinating orders between the kitchen and serving staff, ensuring that dishes are presented correctly, and assisting with various tasks to maintain a well-organized restaurant. This role is a stepping stone for individuals looking to advance in the industry, providing valuable experience and opportunities for growths. Day and night shifts are available.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Coordinating Orders: Work closely with the kitchen staff to coordinate the timing of food preparation and ensure a table's dishes are ready to be served simultaneously
• Food Presentation and Quality Control: Ensure that dishes are plated attractively and that they meet the restaurant's quality and presentation standards
• Delivery to Tables: Deliver food and beverages to the appropriate tables, ensuring that each item is placed in front of the correct guest
• Assisting Servers: Assist servers with various tasks, such as clearing empty plates, refilling water glasses, and providing additional utensils or condiments as needed
• Communication: Communicate with both kitchen staff and servers to ensure that orders are accurate and that the dining experience runs smoothly
• Timing: Monitor the timing of orders to ensure that dishes are served promptly and that hot dishes remain hot and cold dishes stay cold
• Clearing Tables: After the meal, help clear tables, reset them for the next guests, and assist with general cleanliness and organization in the dining area
• Guest Assistance: Assist guests with special requests, such as dietary accommodations or seating preferences

WHO YOU ARE

You are a dynamic and efficient team player with a focus on guest satisfaction. You thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment and possess excellent communication skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with kitchen staff and servers contribute to a seamless dining experience for restaurant patrons.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AJCP is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical, or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry trays of food and beverage
• Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Works well as part of a team
• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks and manage your time to meet the demands of a busy restaurant
• Adaptable with the ability to handle changes in the order flow and adapt to the varying needs of the restaurant during service