Food Runner
Company: Canoe Place Inn & Cottages
Location: Hampton Bays
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionCANOE PLACE INN & COTTAGES:New York's iconic
"first stop out East," Canoe Place in Hampton Bays is a beautifully
restored boutique hotel opening this summer. The refreshed
destination is home to an inn and cottages, restaurants and bars, a
full-service spa and inspiring historic event spaces with countless
job opportunities.FOOD RUNNER:We are looking for a Food Runner to
join our team and facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and
wait staff.Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables,
serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils. If you'd
like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to
provide an excellent dining experience, we'd like to meet you. To
be considered for this role, you should be available to work
various shifts, including weekends.Ultimately, you will ensure our
guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food
in a timely and accurate manner.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers' tables
rapidly and accurately
- Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of
the House staff
- Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to
priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)
- Assist the wait staff with table setting by placing appropriate
tableware, eating utensils and napkins
- Serve welcome drinks and hors d'oeuvres, upon guests'
arrival
- Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g.
proper temperature)
- Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill
water, as needed
- Remove dirty dishes and utensils
- Answer guests' questions about ingredients and menu items
- Inform restaurant staff about customers' feedback or requests
(e.g. when they ask for the check)
- Make sure families with young children get kids menus and
special silverware setsREQUIRMENTS
- Experience as a Food Expeditor or similar entry-level role in a
restaurant
- Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
- Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for
long hours
- Availability to work various shifts, including weekends
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Good oral communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work
environment
- Degree in hospitality or restaurant management is a
plusPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Warm and engaging personality with good communication and
interpersonal skills, especially verbal, with management,
co-workers, guests, and other parties
- Very self-confident and mature; able to manage systems,
employees, and demanding guests
- Extremely self-sufficient with good analytical, administrative,
and problem-solving skills
- Good discretion and independent judgement in evaluating data
and determining courses of action
- Ability to interpret, and implement management policies or
operating practices
- Good self-discipline with an ability to complete tasks
independently
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, issues, co-workers, and
guests in stressful situations and take responsibility in a
professional mannerBENEFITS:Canoe Place Inn & Cottages offers a
thoughtful package of benefits for eligible employees:
- Group insurance, including medical, dental and vision, in
addition to company-paid life insurance
- Optional insurance plans include Short and Long-term
disability, Accident and Critical Illness
- 401K retirement program with employer match
- You work hard and deserve time to unwind and relax. That's why
we offer paid time off including vacation days, personal days and
holidays
- Hotel discounts throughout Main Street Hospitality's hotel
portfolio
- Career development, child reimbursement and more!Canoe Place
Inn & Cottages is equal opportunity employer. EOE M/F/D/V
Keywords: Canoe Place Inn & Cottages, New Haven , Food Runner, Other , Hampton Bays, Connecticut
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