Food Runner - Providence Marriott Downtown

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Job Title: Food Runner

Location: Providence Marriott Downtown

Department: Aqua/Bluefin Grille/Room Service 

Reports to: Restaurant Manager/Food and Beverage Director

Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to:

[email protected]

Position Summary:

Ensure the cleanliness and proper materials are on hand, in order to facilitate an outstanding guest experience.

Essential Functions:   

1. Greet guests upon arrival and make them feel welcome.

2. Assist servers and bartenders in running food, and supplies.
   
   
3. Clean, clear and run glassware and materials as needed.
   
   
4. Restocking and running bar supplies to bartenders as needed.
   
   
5. Properly bring soiled dish and silverware to the dish line.
   
   
6. Clean and re-stock all service items and complete side-work checklists.

7. Commitment to improved Guest Satisfaction Scores. 

8. Attendance as scheduled is required.

Other functions:

1. Assist in table service.

2. Assist in seating and greeting the guest.

3. Answering the Aqua/Restaurant phone as needed.

Minimum position requirement:

Ability to read and write and speak in English (High School Diploma).

Experience:

One year of related experience preferred, but not required.  

Skills:

1. Effective and clear communication skills.
    
2. Professional and friendly hospitality skills.
    
3. Practice food safe handling procedures.
    
4. Able to multi-task and organize multiple thoughts, and tasks within the same given time.
    
5. Knowledge of wines and alcoholic beverages.
    
6. TIPs certification or other alcohol ServSafe certification is required.
    
7. Ability to work with the Micro’s computer system.

Physical Job Requirements:

1. Bending and lifting food trays of up to 40 lbs.

2. Able to carry fully stocked beverage trays and cold and hot food items.

3. Continually moving at a fast pace.

4. Continuous standing for the full shift.

5. Able to climb stairs.

Environment:

Hearing: Must be able to take guest orders and hear guest requests.
 

Vision: Must be able to check for food accuracy and be able to assess guest body language or expressions.
 

Speech: Must be able to explain food items and specials.
 

Literacy: Must be able to write and communicate orders.

Equipment:

Toaster, espresso machine, coffee machine, blender, Micros computer terminal, heat lamp, mop / bucket, cleaning chemicals, dustpan and broom.

I have read the job description above and understand the requirements. I have the ability to perform all of the functions listed above. Furthermore, I understand that this is not to be construed as an employment contract, nor does this job description necessarily include all the essential functions of the position. The hotel reserves the right to modify, add or remove elements from this job description at any time.

Providence Marriott Downtown ◈ 354 Rooms

One Orms Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02904, USA

Managed by Meyer Jabara Hotels: https://www.meyerjabarahotels.com 

N.B. Must be authorized to work in the United States of America.

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