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Food Runner - Beach Grill - Mandalay Bay

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $20.37
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

wellness incentive programs
Company Discounts
Free Meals
Free parking
health and income protection benefits
Professional development opportunities
volunteer opportunities

Job Description

MGM Resorts International is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry, renowned for providing exceptional guest experiences across its numerous properties. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, MGM Resorts operates a vast portfolio of hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues that draw millions of visitors each year seeking world-class service, excitement, and memorable moments. As a company, MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees are valued, growth is encouraged, and outstanding customer service remains at the forefront of its mission. With a culture rooted in teamwork, innovation, and guest satisfaction, MGM Resorts continues to set the standard for excellence in the hospitality sector.

The featured opportunity is for the position of Food Runner at Beach Bar & Grill located within Mandalay Bay, a premier resort and event destination under the MGM Resorts umbrella. This role plays a vital part in supporting the relaxed, open-air poolside dining experience that Mandalay Bay is known for. As a Food Runner, you will be responsible for the prompt and accurate delivery of food and beverages within a spirited and vibrant atmosphere, ensuring that every dish is presented with care and reaches the intended guest efficiently. The position requires a dedication to courteous service and a thorough understanding of the menu to answer guest inquiries effectively.

Working closely with kitchen staff and management, the Food Runner helps maintain a seamless flow of operations, contributing directly to guest satisfaction and the overall smooth functioning of the dining area. This role demands strong teamwork skills, communication proficiency, and attentiveness to the pace and needs of the dining environment. Since the setting is poolside, the work environment is lively and conducive to interaction with guests from diverse backgrounds, providing a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that delivers exceptional hospitality in a fun and engaging setting.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $20.3683, offering competitive compensation for those eager to join a world-class hospitality team. Candidates must be willing to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, supporting the full spectrum of guest service hours. Prior experience of six months or more in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment as a Food Runner or Server is preferred but not mandatory for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to make a difference.

This role not only presents a career opportunity but also personal growth potential through exposure to a renowned hospitality company with comprehensive professional development and wellness programs. MGM Resorts provides its employees with various benefits including health and income protection, access to wellness incentives, discounts on hotel stays, dining, entertainment, and retail, plus meals and parking amenities. Employees are also encouraged to engage in community volunteer activities and networking programs that enhance both professional and personal skills.

Joining MGM Resorts International as a Food Runner at Beach Bar & Grill means becoming part of a legacy of excellence in hospitality, where your contributions directly impact guest experiences in one of Las Vegas’s most iconic settings. It is an invitation to participate in a vibrant industry full of opportunity, excitement, and the chance to be a key player within a globally recognized brand.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Six plus months of prior relevant experience in a fast paced high-volume restaurant as a Food Runner or Server preferred
  • Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays required

Job Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Six plus months of prior relevant experience in a fast paced high-volume restaurant as a Food Runner or Server preferred
  • Ability to describe menu items clearly and confidently
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • Greet guest in a positive friendly manner making them feel welcome
  • Expedite food from the kitchen to the table as dictated by sequence of service and by the Chef or kitchen expediter
  • Describe food upon placement on the table answering questions pertaining to the dishes
  • Describe menu features as needed including changes and additions
  • Communicate with expediter to ensure delivery of food to the correct table and position
  • Perform assigned open and closing side-work
  • Communicate needs of the guest to kitchen and management inform management of guest reaction and comments and assist management to ensure smooth operation and quality service
  • Check dining area tables and chairs for cleanliness maintain cleanliness and organization of station and service area

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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