A beloved hotel with an enviable oceanfront location is now even better, following a $50 million renovation. Our newly redesigned Loews Miami Beach Hotel includes all-new touchpoints throughout the property. Welcome to a South Beach Icon, Reimagined.
The Food Runner is the middle person between the Culinary Team and Banquet Team. They are in charge of handling all banquet functions and making sure all food is delivered from kitchen to Banquet functions. At times, they will assist stewards in daily operational needs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Prepare break down station with the necessary glass rack, plate carts and bins for silverware
- Prepare all requisition for silverware a day in advance
- Always maintain proper sanitation control
- Report to Supervisor / Manager any maintenance issue or any issue with damage equipment
- Execute emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
- Power-wash all carts, hotboxes and any assigned areas as requested
- Assure that all equipment is collected and delivered to the dish rooms
- Assure that all areas pertaining to breakdown are clear of all equipment and food items (these areas are to be swept and mopped after every function and event, trash is to be removed)
- All silverware, glassware, china, pots and dishware are to be stored in their designated areas
- All assigned areas must be cleaned before ending shift
- Assure that all area of preparation is restocked
- Complete job tasks as assigned by management
- Report to manager / supervisor for any additional tasks
- Attend all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- Remain current with hotel information and changes
- Comply with hotel rules and policies at all times
- Other duties as assigned
- Report to the Stewarding Supervisor / Manager in charge of shift.Receive Function / event assignment
- Verify assign requisitions sheet
- Transport and deliver all assigned equipment and food on a timely basis
- Report to banquet Captain on all food delivery
- Assure that when function is completed that all food items are returned to the kitchen
- Assure that all equipment is collected and delivered to the dish rooms
Supportive Functions and Responsibilities
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and / or unusual matters of significanceIs polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employeesExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsQualifications
This position requires a great deal of attention to detailAssignments must be done within the specified time constraintsAbility to communicate, have initiative, teamwork, and be promptPeople skills, internal / external customer service, and communication skills are mandatoryAbility to communicate with people within the department is necessaryMultitasking and clear penmanship (so work may be interpreted correctly)Detail orientedAbility to work in a fast paced, constantly changing environmentAbility to exert physical effort in the transporting of equipment such as queen Marie loaded with supplies, dishes, glassware, silverware, etc.Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.