Seasonal Runner (May-October 2025)

Join the iconic Santa Monica Proper Hotel, where historic charm meets contemporary luxury in the heart of Santa Monica. As a seamless merger of historic retrofit and new construction, our 267-room boutique hotel showcases stunning interior design by international style icon Kelly Wearstler, tantalizing dining options by local culinary stars, and a show-stopping rooftop lounge and swimming pool. With 16,000 square feet of sophisticated meeting and event space, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests. We're seeking a polished, charismatic Seasonal Runner to join our team.

Our most successful candidates bring a minimum of 3-5 years of experience from renowned hotel restaurants, private clubs, or Michelin-recognized establishments. Your expertise should reflect an intimate understanding of fine dining service standards, wine service protocols, and the subtle art of anticipatory service that defines luxury hospitality.

This role has a tentative end date as late as October 13th, 2025 (based on operational need).

The Seasonal Runner is responsible for providing exceptional support to the Food & Beverage team to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests. You will assist with food delivery, maintain dining areas, and provide crucial operational support to servers and kitchen staff. The Seasonal Runner plays a vital role in the smooth operation of our restaurants and bars while upholding the luxury service standards that define Santa Monica Proper.

• Support seamless dining operations through efficient food and beverage delivery
• Assist servers with table setup, maintenance, and proper place setting arrangements
• Deliver food and beverages from kitchen to dining areas in a timely manner
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining rooms, service areas, and workstations
• Restock service stations, linens, glassware, and dining supplies
• Assist with bussing tables and resetting dining areas for new guests
• Support servers during peak service periods with expediting and table maintenance
• Collaborate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and bartenders
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and potential allergens
• Participate in pre-shift meetings and ongoing training sessions
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Other duties as assigned

• Previous experience in restaurant or hotel food service preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CA Food Handler's Card Required
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Your role requires a strong foundation in hospitality operations, including:

• Understanding of luxury hospitality standards and guest service expectations
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Professional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to maintaining high cleanliness and presentation standards
• Eagerness to learn about fine dining operations and service techniques

• Ability to stand and move around the restaurant for extended periods
• Ability to carry trays, plates, and service items, with the ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, particularly during peak service hours
• Frequent bending, reaching, and stooping to restock supplies, bus tables, and retrieve items
• Ability to navigate stairs and various levels of the property

Proper Hospitality is a diverse team of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: there is a right way to do things, and anything less just isn't proper. We are seeking the best of the best—both within and outside the industry—to join us in building a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company, inspired by a centuries-old tradition. Our work is challenging and fast-paced, but above all, it is rewarding.

To achieve our vision—to inspire and transport people—we seek like-minded candidates who embody our ethos, The Pillars of Proper:

Care Proper: We are natural and gracious hosts to all.
Achieve Proper: We are committed to excellence.
Imagine Proper: We are resourceful.
Present Proper: We have an appreciation for style and culture.

Proper Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.