MERCADO INVESTOR LLC

Food Runner

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Tips
Positive work environment
Training opportunities
career growth
Employee Discounts
Equal opportunity employer
Dynamic team

Job Description

Jose Andres Group is a renowned collection of restaurants that spans globally across major cities such as Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, the Bahamas, and its original home in Washington, DC. Since its establishment in 1993, the group has built a reputation for its dedication to authentic culinary experiences that reflect the roots and culture behind each concept. The mission of Jose Andres Group restaurants has always centered around the powerful idea of changing the world through food. This vision emphasizes the transformative role food can have in society, bringing people together and creating memorable... Show More

Job Requirements

  • open availability a must: minimum of 3 days per week, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility
  • must be able to walk up and down stairs - stand for 8 to 10 hours at a time
  • must be able to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length
  • must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular and continuing basis
  • may be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs occasionally
  • ability to maneuver throughout the dining area while carrying full trays of food and beverages
  • confidently communicate with guests and employees
  • requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment

Job Qualifications

  • passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and serving others
  • 1 year full-service, high volume restaurant experience in a front of house position
  • strong understanding of communication skills to build trusting relationships with colleagues and guests
  • maintaining a positive, calm, and collected attitude at all times, under pressure and not under pressure
  • a yearning to grow and learn
  • have a strong work ethic while leading by example
  • a basic understanding of classic cookery
  • previous experience with restaurant point-of-sales (POS) systems
  • culinary and/or beverage degree/certification, a plus
  • hospitality degree/certification, a plus

Job Duties

  • work in team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment
  • train current and new employees following the JAG training guidelines to achieve high performance
  • partner with team members to serve food and beverages that exceed guests' expectations
  • properly clear, sanitize, and reset tables using a tray within a timely manner
  • retrieve water specified by colleagues and pour for guests
  • carry food to guests in a timely manner, speaking to the rule of threes upon delivery
  • follow opening, running, and closing sidework responsibilities
  • provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service
  • ability to carry a minimum of 40 lbs when needed
  • memorize and comprehend all menu descriptions
  • run and present food to guests speaking on specified menu descriptions/language
  • maintain cleanliness and sanitization of tables and work space

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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