Buffet / Food Runner - Heartwood House | Part-time

Hyatt is a globally recognized hospitality company known for its exceptional commitment to guest service and luxurious accommodations. With hotels and resorts across multiple continents, Hyatt provides an inspiring environment for its employees to grow and excel. Hyatt emphasizes sustainable practices, career development, and diversity in its workforce, fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture for both guests and colleagues alike. The company is dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences that celebrate the essence of each destination while maintaining high standards of comfort and quality. Hyatt is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Food Runner / Buffet Attendants, a position that plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall dining experience for hotel guests. This role is typically offered on a part-time or full-time employment basis and promises a dynamic and engaging work environment with competitive compensation aligned with industry standards.

The Food Runner / Buffet Attendant position at Hyatt involves a range of responsibilities centered around the smooth set-up, maintenance, and breakdown of buffet operations. This position requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure buffet items remain fresh, attractive, hot, and compliant with food safety standards throughout service. The role involves transporting food between the kitchen and buffet stations as well as to guest tables within the restaurant and lobby bar. The Food Runner / Buffet Attendant acts as a vital link between the kitchen staff and guests, ensuring timely food delivery and replenishment while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the buffet area, associated equipment, and utensils. Additionally, this role supports servers and hosts by assisting with guest needs, clearing tables, and resetting the dining area, thus contributing to an efficient, welcoming, and seamless dining atmosphere. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that demands flexibility, teamwork, and excellent communication skills. A crucial component of this role is availability during early mornings, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the hospitality industry’s need to provide uninterrupted service at all times. Hyatt strongly emphasizes career growth and advancement, providing training and skill development opportunities for employees in this role. Benefits include free and discounted room nights at Hyatt properties worldwide, paid time off, free parking, financial perks like a 401(k) plan with company match, employee assistance programs, and tuition reimbursement. The organization prides itself on promoting from within and supporting employees’ personal and professional growth while maintaining a community-oriented workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.