Food Runner (Sausalito, CA)
We are looking for a Full-Time Food Runner with prior fine dining experience. Our ideal candidate would have experience working in a fast paced, fine dining restaurant. Candidate must have a passion for food and wine and the desire to create an amazing dining experience for our guests.
Cavallo Point's acclaimed restaurant, Murray Circle, is one of the Bay Area's top culinary destinations. Highlighting refined modern Northern California cuisine anchored to its Marin roots, the freshest local ingredients and stunning Golden Gate Bridge views, a meal here is inspired.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Handle all kitchen requests in a professional and courteous manner.
- Complete knowledge of the dining room menu
- Familiar with kitchen coursing techniques
- Ability to set up mail line as it pertains to Executive Chefs specifications
- Ability to independently problem solve issues that arise in the kitchen
- Works with line staff and kitchen to deliver an exceptional dining experience
- Sincere and warm interaction with all guests and consistent eye contact
- Perform side work duties
- Communicate with Chef, Managers and Servers to better serve the guests needs and their requests
- Know menu and be able to answer guest questions about the food and the hotel
- Perform side work in a timely and accurate manner
- Sincere and warm interaction with all guests including consistent eye contact with a smile
- Follow and deliver 5 Star services’ standards, delighting guests by anticipating their needs
ESSENTIAL WORK SKILLS:
- Set up of mail line in preparation for meal service
- Proper breakdown of kitchen line at service end
- Adhere to side work requirements as set forth by restaurant managers
- Uniform cleanliness and proper attire at all times without exception
- Maintain and follow high safety standards and personal conduct
- Follow Company policies and procedures as established in the Employee Handbook
- Comply with the attendance policy and specially meal breaks and rest breaks, reporting any discrepancies to management
- Embrace Cavallo Point Approachable Luxury Philosophy and Values, creating legendary memories with passion.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 years of fine dining experience as a Food Runner or Server Assistant
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to speak Spanish is preferable
- Proficient conversational and written English
- Able to stand and walk, and moving for long periods of time
- Ability to lift 45 pounds or more
- Must have valid Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire
About Our Benefits
Here are some of the benefits available to qualifying employees:
- Generous Paid Time Off program
- Health Insurance
- 401k Retirement Option
- Five-star hospitality training
- Opportunity for advancement
- Employee discount programs
About Cavallo Point
Cavallo Point Lodge is a San Francisco Bay area luxury lodge located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito. The Lodge offers luxury accommodations, fine dining, healing arts center and spa, cooking school and meeting facilities. In addition to being a member of Historic Hotels of America, Cavallo Point Lodge was named one of the "Top 10 New American Landmarks" by Travel+Leisure and also received LEED Gold Certification for its environmentally sustainable design and construction.
Rate of Pay: $18.55 per hour plus gratuities
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Pay Scale: $18.55/hour plus gratuities