Food Runner (Part-Time)

We are looking for a new Food Runner (Part-Time) for The Hotel Zags. Stylish, inviting and convenient to lively local attractions, The Hotel Zags is an oasis all its own, offering a hospitality experience enlivened by natural beauty and the quirky culture of the city around it. Boutique in size and independent in nature, The Hotel Zags is located in the Fountain District, a hidden gem of Portland's downtown district.

From its vibrant color schemes, modern furnishings, and large picture windows that perfectly frame views of the city and the hotel’s courtyard, the hotel brings the outdoors inside. Designed with stone-covered walkways, the hotel entrance is also framed by a Living Wall robust with plant life to mirror the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Though the property has a style and energy all its own, The Hotel Zags is all about the city around it.

The hotel invites guests to enjoy wide selection of outdoor gear and travel items from the onsite Gear Shed stocked with fishing poles, scooters, skateboards, hover boards, digital cameras and more for use to cover ground, capture memories, and share experiences with friends back home.

Food Runner is responsible for the timely delivery of food and ensuring that plate presentations and food quality are of the highest standard possible.

• Responsible for the timely delivery of food and ensuring that plate presentations and food quality are of the highest standard possible.
• Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up, and dress code of the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies and service procedures
• Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic selections, glassware and garnishes in the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients, and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish, and method of presentation.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons, and drunk driving.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment, and use equipment only as intended.
• Maintain knowledge of P.O.S. and manual systems.
• Provides assistance to other employees and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and the hotel.

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of restaurant operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperation, and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching handling, fingering throughout the shift.
• Mobility -Able to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
• Must be able to see minute objects at arm’s length, to read meters and controls.

Environment

Physically strenuous -continual standing, walking, bending and lifting in indoor environment. Intermittent exposure to extreme heat (dishroom & kitchen) and cold (coolers & freezers).

• Paid sick time
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much, more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.