Seasonal Food Runner

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The Shores Restaurant Food Runner coordinates communication between servers and kitchen to ensure proper timing in service. Promotes LJBTC, Inc's Signature Service standards to ensure an exceptional guest experience. The Food Runner contributes to creating a lasting impression of exemplary service, resulting in highly satisfied and loyal guests. This seasonal employment is expected to conclude on October 16, 2026. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Relays order to kitchen and serves courses from kitchen and bars. Ensures all dishes are garnished according to kitchen manager standards. Observes diners to respond to any additional requests and to determine when meal has been completed. Assists with the removal of all china, glassware and silverware from dining room. Ladles soup, tosses salads, brews coffee, and performs other services as determined by particular restaurant practices. Helps clear and reset tables at conclusion of each course. Completes assigned "side work" prior to opening and completes all closing duties in a thorough manner. Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers card and Responsible Beverage Service certification. Other duties may be assigned. OUTCOME The food runner will enhance the guest's experience by ensuring that their needs are served in timely manner. The runner will enable the servers to focus on other guest needs and will assist kitchen employees by preventing the food line from becoming overloaded or backed up. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to stand for an extended length of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk, see or hear. The employee is constantly required

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Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. , where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club , a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel , a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room , celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views. These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a setting as inspiring as the coastline we call home. Whether you're starting your career or ready to take it to the next level, we're passionate about helping our employees thrive in one of California's most beautiful destinations.

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