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Thompson Hospitality Corporation

Food Runner/Busser - Matchbox (Merrifield)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.

$33,758 / year median in Virginia

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Who We Are:
Thompson Hospitality is the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than thirty years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do: Purpose Give back to our communities Celebrate diversity People Do the right thing Treat people the way you want to be treated Always do your best Be accountable for our actions Performance Serve the highest quality food Provide world-class service Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients
Competitive Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off 401(k), matched up to 4%
Short and Long Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Pet Insurance Discounts:
Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Assist in maintaining organized work area, which may require reaching, bending, stooping, lifting, and working with cleaning agents. Clear and clean tables, floors, and all service areas throughout the restaurant, which may require reaching, bending, stooping, lifting and working with cleaning agents Complete side-work and other tasks as assigned. Deliver food and beverages to guests in a timely manner, and assist in ensuring accuracy of order and adherence to quality standards. Understand and practice proper safe food and beverage handling procedures in accordance with local government standards. Know the food and beverage menu, and is able to speak to the menu from memory. Communicate to the manager or chef on duty when there is a guest issue to be tended to or resolved, to include special accommodations needed, guest complaints, etc. Qualifications Qualifications High school diploma (or equivalent) preferred At least 18 years of age If running drinks, must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages and must be certified in (or able to become certified in) responsible alcohol service in accordance with state or local laws At primary language of the work Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and all holidays Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day; able to climb flights of stairs Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile environment Able to communicate effectively in the primary language of the work Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure Able to perform essential functions and demonstrate competencies to company standards with reasonable accommodation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Qualifications:
Qualifications High school diploma (or equivalent) preferred At least 18 years of age If running drinks, must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages and must be certified in (or able to become certified in) responsible alcohol service in accordance with state or local laws At primary language of the work Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and all holidays Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day; able to climb flights of stairs Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile environment Able to communicate effectively in the primary language of the work Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure Able to perform essential functions and demonstrate competencies to company standards with reasonable accommodation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.