The Parlour Inn is seeking Food Runners to assist our Food & Beverage Team! This is a great opportunity to learn from a supportive team while gaining experience in a first class hospitality environment!

Job Title: Food Runner
Location: 101 Wellington St, Stratford, ON N5A 2L4
Property: Parlour Inn

*please note this position requires open availability*

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities :

• Provides personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity

• Cleans and resets tables

• Provides water to Guests as required

• Restocks silver, china, and linen

• Sets room(s) for next shift

• Maintains close contact with the server

• Keeps everything clean and ready throughout dinner service

• Assists in buffet setup, tear-down and maintenance as required

• Expediting Food from the kitchen to designated tables

• Assist servers with providing guest with exceptional experiences

• Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotels Properties’ products and services

• Suggesting additional product and services meeting our Guests’ specific preferences

• Assessing Guests’ individual needs to meet standards for additional products and services Actively seeking ways to meet Guests’ product or service needs

Secondary Responsibilities :

• Keeps kitchen, restaurant and all service areas and equipment are clean

• Stocks and removes linen from the restaurant

• Keeps carpets and flooring clean and free from debris All other duties as assigned

Technical/Managerial/Administration Requirements:

• Must be legal age to serve alcohol

• 2 years experience as a busser/server in a Hotel Restaurant atmosphere

• Good communication skills

• Works well with others Works well in a fast-paced environment

Professional Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Hotel Restaurant setting

• Smart Serve training

• WHMIS, CPR training an asset

• Team player Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Good grooming and hygiene

• Reliable, flexible, motivated, responsible, and organized

• Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services

• Positive sales-oriented personality

• Desire to meet goals Ethical and honest

Physical Requirements:

• Good physical stamina

• Lifting up to 50 lbs Standing for long hours

Questions, quoting the job title and location, may be directed to hr@vintage-hotels.com

Lais Hotel Properties Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our team.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.