Busperson/Food Runner

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Food Runner / Busperson

This position at Opaline Bar & Brasserie is for a passionate food service individual who will provide an exceptional experience to our guests and assist in all aspects of breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

What is in it for you:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:   

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Assist servers with food delivery, clearing tables, and setting up tables
• Assisting guests with queries
• Attend to buffet items
• Replenish items and guest amenities
• Restock and maintain inventory levels of all products
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the restaurant at all times
• Early morning shifts include weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Follow restaurant policies, procedures and service standards
• Have full knowledge of beverage lists, promotions, menu items, contents, and preparation methods
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages
• May have to assist In-Room Dining team
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience in food service industry an asset
• Previous experience as busser/server’s assistant in luxury setting an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in English
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Food handler certification an asset
• Certification in CPR an asset
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment, and without supervision
• Ability to multi task and work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Abilities:

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas
• Reach 1-2 feet
• Remain in stationary position for 2 hours throughout work shift
• Constant standing and walking
• Exert physical effort in carrying items (up to 40 pounds)
• Frequent lifting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
• Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.