Seasonal Food Runner

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views. These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a setting as inspiring as the coastline we call home. Whether you’re starting your career or ready to take it to the next level, we’re passionate about helping our employees thrive in one of California’s most beautiful destinations. What we offer: Free daily meal and salad bar Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status) Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining! Property retail shop and hotel discounts $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club What we ask: Consistently provide professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly service Promote and follow LJBTC, Inc's Signature Service standards and requirements to ensure a lasting impression of exemplary service resulting in satisfied and loyal members and guests Hourly Rate $17.75 Summary The Shores Restaurant Food Runner coordinates communication between servers and kitchen to ensure proper timing in service. Promotes LJBTC, Inc’s Signature Service standards to ensure an exceptional guest experience. The Food Runner contributes to creating a lasting impression of exemplary service, resulting in highly satisfied and loyal guests. This seasonal employment is expected to conclude on October 16, 2026. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Relays order to kitchen and serves courses from kitchen and bars. Ensures all dishes are garnished according to kitchen manager standards. Observes diners to respond to any additional requests and to determine when meal has been completed. Assists with the removal of all china, glassware and silverware from dining room. Ladles soup, tosses salads, brews coffee, and performs other services as determined by particular restaurant practices. Helps clear and reset tables at conclusion of each course. Completes assigned “side work” prior to opening and completes all closing duties in a thorough manner. Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers card and Responsible Beverage Service certification. Other duties may be assigned. OUTCOME The food runner will enhance the guest’s experience by ensuring that their needs are served in timely manner. The runner will enable the servers to focus on other guest needs and will assist kitchen employees by preventing the food line from becoming overloaded or backed up. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for an extended length of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk, see or hear. The employee is constantly required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, employees must climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds including carrying heavy food trays. Occasionally, employees may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, burns from hot equipment and lacerations from sharp objects. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The pace is generally moderate and may be quite fast. Employees are required to perform all tasks as safely as possible and to adhere to the applicable safety procedures. The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is committed to ensuring a safe work environment for all employees. In compliance with federal “Right to Know” requirements, the company freely discloses this information so that all employees are informed about potential hazards in the workplace. We encourage all employees to immediately report any known or potentially dangerous hazards to management. INTERACTION Employees in this position interact daily with managers, supervisors, service and kitchen personnel, and customers. Employees may also interact regularly with other department personnel. SCHEDULING Must be available to work weekends and holidays. This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Shifts will generally be rotated as much as possible to be fair to everyone. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed shift if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determine the number of hours that you work. LJBTC INC. 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. Join our team and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. Our perks include a free daily meal, employee discounts, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. We offer career growth opportunities, 401K matching, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience. Explore exciting opportunities with us and become part of a team that values your success! La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated company dedicated to the operation of a 21-acre beachside resort. The resort encompasses three properties, including the exclusive 90-room La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, the 128-room La Jolla Shores Hotel and the award-winning Marine Room restaurant. Resort amenities include 13 championship tennis courts, 5 pickleball courts, a nine-hole Par-3 golf course, two swimming pools, three oceanfront restaurants and cocktail lounges, and one of Southern California’s only private beaches