Restaurant Food Runner
Company
Loews Hotels
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
27 days ago
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via Loews Hotels
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Job Description
Located in the nation's first skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel combines living history with warm sophistication. The city's expanding skyline, vibrant arts scene and diverse atmosphere have transformed our neighborhood into a cultural destination. Welcome to Where History Meets Modern Day.
This position assists servers in providing food and beverage service to guests dining in the restaurant and Lounge area.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Performs all opening and closing duties as listed on side work assignment sheet
• Applies teamwork skills at all times and assists co-workers when time permits
• Greets all guests and gives intelligent and accurate information and direction
• Stocks and/or restocks all service stations as needed
• Buses, cleans, and resets tables according to standards
• Assists servers with food and beverage service
• Refills coffee, tea and water for all guests
• Breakdowns trays at the dish stand
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment, work area, and dining room.
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Attends scheduled meeting and training classes
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel policies and rules and uniform and grooming procedures
• Encourages a positive attitude among employees and treats other employees and guest with courtesy and respect
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to the guests, management, and fellow employees
• Recycles whenever possible
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Must have good English skills
• This position requires bending, lifting, and carrying. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to prioritize work
• Must be a team player
• Must be flexible to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
• Must be customer-service orientated and have excellent hospitality skills
• Food Handler's Card is accepted
• High school diploma preferred
This position assists servers in providing food and beverage service to guests dining in the restaurant and Lounge area.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Performs all opening and closing duties as listed on side work assignment sheet
• Applies teamwork skills at all times and assists co-workers when time permits
• Greets all guests and gives intelligent and accurate information and direction
• Stocks and/or restocks all service stations as needed
• Buses, cleans, and resets tables according to standards
• Assists servers with food and beverage service
• Refills coffee, tea and water for all guests
• Breakdowns trays at the dish stand
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment, work area, and dining room.
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Attends scheduled meeting and training classes
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel policies and rules and uniform and grooming procedures
• Encourages a positive attitude among employees and treats other employees and guest with courtesy and respect
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to the guests, management, and fellow employees
• Recycles whenever possible
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Must have good English skills
• This position requires bending, lifting, and carrying. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to prioritize work
• Must be a team player
• Must be flexible to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
• Must be customer-service orientated and have excellent hospitality skills
• Food Handler's Card is accepted
• High school diploma preferred
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