The Ahern Hotel & Convention Center is seeking Bussers/Food Runners to join our team!
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Busser/Food Runner is responsible for setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils. This team member helps ensure our guests have a high quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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 fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins.
- Serve welcome drinks and hors d’ouevres 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).
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience as a Food Expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurant.
- Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
- Multi-tasking abilities.
- Good oral communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess, or are able to obtain, a Health Card from the Southern Nevada Health District.
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- For Part-Time employees, expect to work hours as needed / potentially a staggered shift including weekends and holidays.
- Comply with the brand and hygiene policies.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- Evening shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person