Food Runner

1 year

Major Food Group is hiring Food Runners to join our team at Contessa in Miamis Design District!

Contessa, inspired by the old-world resorts and the lasting estates of Italy, features cuisine embodying the effortless elegance of the Trattorias of Northern Italy. Offering all-day dining with breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and perfectly crafted cocktails, the menus showcase a range of selections from imported salumi and house made fresh pasta to dry aged Chianina Beef.

As a valuable addition to our team, you must ensure that guests have a pleasant and memorable dining experience. The ideal candidates will be passionate and have a commanding knowledge about food, wine, and service in general. These individuals will be the key points of contact for guests throughout their dining experience. They must have the ability to work well with the team and provide the utmost level of hospitality to our guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers food from kitchen and delivers to guests in an accurate and timely manner
• Understands all menu offerings, food descriptions and ingredients and is able to verbalize to guests
• Set tables appropriately to ensure guests have everything needed at each stage of service
• Ensure expo and service station areas are organized and maintained
• Maintains cleanliness of tables between courses and resets tables upon completion of meal
• Assists front-of-house team with other duties as required or assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years working in a high volume, upscale restaurant preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program
• 401k Plan with Employer Contribution

Equal Employment Opportunity

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation: Hourly ($8.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Knowledge About Food, Wine, and Service

Teamwork

Knowledge of Food, Wine, and Service

Attention to Detail

Ability to work well in a team environment

Time Management

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Lift and Move up to 50 Pounds

Organizational Skills

Experience Working in a High Volume, Upscale Restaurant

Problem Solving Skills

Adaptability

Multitasking

Hospitality Skills

Positive Attitude

Work Ethic

Ability to Handle Pressure

Service Orientation

Culinary Knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Guest Relations

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