Scope of Position

The Venetian Chop House Food Runner is primarily responsible for providing prompt, courteous and efficient food and beverages to the guest. This candidate will also possess a limitless desire to attain the highest levels of quality and cleanliness in all areas of the Food and Beverage Operations.

Position Requirements

• Professional demeanor appropriate for a fine dining restaurant environment.
• Previous food and beverage experience in a resort hotel environment is a plus.
• Outstanding and professional guest services skills.
• Knowledge of food and wine is an asset.
• Must be of minimum legal age to serve alcohol according to state law.
• A food handling certification must be completed within the first 90 days of employment.
• TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) certification must be completed within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the kitchen and servers to organize food orders and ensure that they are prepared correctly and promptly.
• Deliver food orders to the correct tables quickly and efficiently, ensuring that guests receive their meals while they are hot and fresh.
• Knowledge of restaurant layout and location of all equipment and supplies.
• Set tables with silverware and glassware, restock server stations.
• Know the ingredients, preparation, and proper presentation of all menu items and specials.
• Observe and take note of dirty and occupied tables that need refreshment.
• Perform side work assigned by management.
• Communicate with guests, other employees, or departments to ensure guest needs are met.
• Check menus to ensure they are current, clean, plentiful, and wrinkle-free.
• Ensure place settings are appropriate, and each guest has the necessary items for the standard place setting.
• Maintain cleanliness and condition of the work area.
• Assist as needed to maintain standards of appearance, sanitation and service in all areas of the restaurant.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by management.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate in the English language. Second language is a plus.
• Ability to perform proper chemical handling, cleaning techniques and use of equipment/machinery.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends and able to perform multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically fit in order to lift, pull and push items up to 50 pounds.
• Also requires reaching overhead/standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.