Gourmet Food Runner - Spago - Bellagio

Las Vegas, Nevada
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
As a Gourmet Food Runner at the prestigious Spago inside the Bellagio, you represent the premier standards of MGM Resorts' culinary excellence. Your primary responsibility is to facilitate an exceptional dining experience by seamlessly delivering exquisite customer orders, maintaining pristine table presentations, and consistently exceeding guest expectations. Working both front-of-house and backstage, you will also play a key role in maintaining our high standards of cleanliness, executing essential side duties, and supporting the service team to ensure a flawless operation.
THE STARTING RATE: $14.8461 Hourly + Tips
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
Welcome guests with a warm and relevant greeting, utilize your knowledge of menu, guest preference, service and selling techniques to guide selections
Knowledgeable of all menu items, prices, preparation method and time, major ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish and method of presentation
Be familiar with all hotel services, features and local attractions and activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
Maintain table cleanliness and utilize a silent service approach
Itemize bill correctly and efficiently secure payment
Anticipate the guests’ needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency
Work as a team, assist guest and employee needs and inquiries
Successful completion of Restaurant Training Program and testing is required
Perform other job-related duties as requested
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
21+ years of age or older
4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience (Working in a similar gourmet restaurant) preferred
Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays
Fine dining experience
Previously worked in a fast-paced high-volume restaurant
Positive mindset and the ability to adapt to change
Passionate about hospitality and eager to learn and grow within a fine dining environment, with a strong work ethic, team-first mindset, and a desire to develop exceptional service and culinary knowledge.
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
Free meals in our employee dining room
Free parking on and off shift
Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community
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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!