FOOD RUNNER - PLUM LOUNGE

It is the primary responsibility of the food runner to assist the servers by cleaning tables and keeping side stations clean and well stocked as well as assisting the kitchen with expediting the service process in order to maintain the flow of service throughout the dining room.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the food servers and bus person with cleaning and resetting the tables
• Perform all side work duties assigned and maintain the cleanliness of the restaurant within health code standards.
• Describe menu items accurately always using proper verbiage
• Answer any menu questions including specials, beverage menu and wine menu
• Set-up / Replenish side station with polished china, glassware and silverware throughout the shift
• Set-up / Replenish side station with ice, dry goods, paper products, juices, cut fruits, and garnishes throughout the shift
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the shift
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests
• Notify management of maintenance repair issues
• Complete other job- related duties as requested by management

• Minimum six (6) months of related experience required
• Able to work a varied work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.

SKILLS

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous, organized and accurate
• Extreme confidentiality.
• Familiarity with a variety of computer systems and applications.
• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
• Manage multiple details and tasks concurrently in a changing environment.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Analyze and think about how possible solutions impact on the entire operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk distances.
• Ability to lift 30 to 40 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.