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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. Food & Beverage
  4. ACCOR

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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Washington, United States

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REF43031M

Busperson/Food Runner

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle


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Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

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.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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