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Food Runner

Salamander Washington DC
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2026
We look for people who are passionate about service and have a hunger for learning new skills. We believe in the power of teamwork and the professional development of our team members. With our employees being our greatest assets, we are committed to providing competitive wages and benefits, the best training, a safe and enjoyable work environment along with many opportunities for advancement to ensure a very rewarding career. We take great pride in our dedicated and diverse team of employees.

All professionals at Salamander Collection live by our Vision, Brand Promise, and Core Values.

We specialize in the management of Four and Five Star luxury hotels, resorts and fine food establishments. If your outside interests include golf, tennis, spa, beach, water sports, equestrian, shopping or just relaxation, we have the employee discounts to match.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Providing excellent customer service by carrying and delivering food and beverage items between food outlets within the hotel, or to guest tables within an outlet.

Essential Job Functions

  • Delivering Food and Beverage items that have been ordered by guests to outlets in a timely manner.
  • Maintain knowledge of all items on F&B menus.
  • Communicate effectively with guests and service professionals
  • Garnishes and decorates dishes prior to serving.
  • Prep any items assigned by Food and Beverage Operations Manager
  • Other duties may be assigned as business demands.

Education/Experience

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 6 months of related experience in food and beverage
  • Must have a strong knowledge of food service and applicable health standard requirements as designated by local, state and federal mandate(s).

Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk’ use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 30 lbs. The employee must be able to see differences in widths and length of lines such as those on graphs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers and accept constructive criticism from supervisors.
  • Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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