Food Runner/Busser

District Winery--Food Runner/Busser

District Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues and our guests. We believe in seasonality, relevancy, authenticity, and soulful hospitality. We believe in the beauty of expertly crafted wines and how they pair with delicious food.

We are searching for team members who are committed to working as hospitality professionals. People who deeply care about creating a friendly, warm experience for our guests. People who live and breathe passion for food, wine and events. People that love to learn, share, and tell others about their stories and adventures.

Position Summary

Food Runners/Bussers contribute to the diners' overall restaurant experience by cleaning, clearing and setting tables for guests, stocking supplies, and bringing guests' needs to the attention of the servers. Bussers represent the restaurant and are to help provide a quality experience for guests. Bussers work in close collaboration with restaurant staff and must adhere to established health and safety standards. Bussers also maintain the cleanliness, presentation and ambiance of the restaurant which is an integral part of the guests' experience.

Responsibilities

• Clear table as guests complete their meals and clean tables between customers to ensure a hygienic dining environment
• Replace silverware, glassware and linens so that each customer has what they need for their meal
• Serve water to guests and refill water bottles as needed
• Running food between kitchen and restaurant
• Regular and timely communication with culinary team
• Stock serving stations with napkins, utensils, trays, condiments, and salt and pepper
• Deliver used dishes and utensils to the kitchen for cleaning
• Abide by sanitation, health and company guidelines concerning safety, cleanliness, safe food handling and alcoholic beverages
• Maintain service pace by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested, including pre-shift meetings
• Assist with training of new staff
• Adhere to grooming, conduct and uniform standards
• Prepare restaurant and outside dining areas by setting tables, candles, napkins, service plates, glassware and utensils
• Roll silverware and fold napkins, polish glassware, set up stations, and prepare for the next shift
• Execute opening and closing procedures as directed
• Be comfortable with extreme weather during service of outside dining areas
• Other duties as required

Skill Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior customer service or server experience preferred
• Knowledge of Aloha POS preferred
• Food and wine knowledge preferred
• Adaptability and ability to think on your feet
• Ability to work quickly and with great accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Collaboration and dedication to team goals required
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong desire to interact with customers in a service setting
• Highly organized and systematic in work
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop and lift at least 25-50 pounds
• Proficient in English

Benefits/Bonuses

• Benefits including medial, dental and vision available to all eligible 20+ hour per week employees
• Top-notch, ongoing staff education and training provided

Pay

• $10.00/hr + tips

District Winery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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