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About Us:

At Clark's Menlo Park, we are excited to bring a fresh dining experience to the community, featuring a menu inspired by seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Our restaurant is dedicated to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy exceptional food and service. As we prepare for our grand opening, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help us set a new standard for hospitality in Menlo Park.

Job Summary
As a Expo/Food Runner, you will help guide guests through the dining experience. We have high expectations for hard work and attention to detail. Qualities we look for in this position include a genuine interest in food and beverage, the desire to create memorable experiences for our guests, and dedication to hard work.
If you are a proactive team player with a strong work ethic, are detail-oriented, and have a passion for hospitality, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain standards of food and beverage quality and standards of service
• Anticipate and address guest needs and concerns
• Communicate with other staff and management regarding the needs of guests
• Complete all side work as assigned
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Support other servers and kitchen staff in duties as required
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Minimum of 1 year as food runner experience in a full-service restaurant preferred
• Current California Food Handler’s and RBS certification required.
• Excellent customer service and people skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively
• Ability to read menus, safety documents, etc.
• Prior experience with POS systems

Benefits and Perks:

• Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays for eligible Full-Time Employees
• Restaurant Discounts
• Wine Education Reimbursement
• Referral Incentives
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Sick Pay in accordance with California’s Sick Leave Law

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Frequent lifting and carrying of food trays and plates weighing up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to safely navigate a fast-paced environment, including frequent walking, bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Manual dexterity required to handle and transport food items, utensils, and trays.
• Ability to move swiftly between the kitchen and dining areas, including navigating stairs or ramps if applicable.
• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment with varying noise levels and temperature changes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be eligible to work in the United States. MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.