Restaurant Runner

The Stanford Park Hotel has earned the #1 traveler reviewed position on TripAdvisor since 2000. We offer retreat-like amenities and our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure our guests have a memorable stay.

Set in the heart of forward-looking Silicon Valley, the Menlo Tavern celebrates the past thinkers, dreamers and doers who conspired together over delicious food and drink. Our menu features a balanced selection of hearty and lighter fare, inspired by elevated American dishes and California’s seasonal approach to food.

We are seeking a Runner to join our Menlo Tavern team.

Our Runners assist the Servers and Bartenders in providing excellent and timely service to our guests. They do this while adhering to the Menlo Tavern’s high quality standards at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes and handles outgoing trays.
• Reviews tickets and separates and organizes dishes for servers.
• Assists in garnishing plates for servers.
• Displays knowledge of how all food items are prepared.
• Visually inspects plates to ascertain all items are correctly placed.
• May assist the Server in dishing salads, soups, breads, coffee, desserts according to specifications.
• Carries dishes from the kitchen to the dining room.
• Delivers food items to the appropriate table.
• Follows all safety, hygiene and cleanliness protocols at all times.
• Greets all guests in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Provides the correct condiments for the food items served.
• Assists food servers in servicing the guests.
• Follows up on all service details for the Server.
• Completes all opening and closing side work.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• All other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the Hotel from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the Hotel.

Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with the Hotel rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the facility
QUALIFICATIONS
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.

• Knowledge of food preparation and plate presentation specifications.
• Able to communicate effectively with the public and other team members.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Meets legal age requirements for the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Prior Hospitality experience is preferred. Prior restaurant experience desired.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Food Handler Certification/ServeSafe required.
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.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand. The associate frequently is required to walk, use hands to finger and handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk or hear and taste or smell. The associate will occasionally kneel or crouch. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

GROOMING

All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available.)

The Stanford Pak Hotel requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and applicants are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to beginning employment. In accordance with the law, The Stanford Park Hotel will accommodate employees who cannot be administered the COVID-19 vaccine for medical or religious reasons, and applicants should contact yplascencia@stanfordparkhotel if they have questions about this requirement or wish to request an accommodation.

The Stanford Park Hotel is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender-related appearance and behavior), partnership status, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship status or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Consistent with the American’s With Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodation needed to complete the application process. Please contact the People and Culture Department if you have any questions regarding this policy.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.52 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person