Food Runner- Cassara (Seasonal)

Job DetailsJob Location: Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Carlsbad, CA 92008Position Type: Seasonal/TemporarySalary Range: $16.90 - $16.90 HourlyJob Shift: VariedPOSITION PURPOSE

Seasonal March 2026 to August 2026

Assists the Food Servers in providing an excellent experience to our customers, assure all outgoing dishes are correctly prepared and garnished properly, run food to customer’s tables, bus tables, stock plates, and are knowledgeable about all current menu options, beverage lists and daily specials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Inspect all outgoing plates to ensure they are correctly prepared and garnished properly
Run food to customer’s tables
Bus tables, stock plates
Interact and communicate with Servers and Culinary staff to ensure high quality of service for our customers
Interact with customers regarding current menu options, beverage lists and daily specials

Other:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.  Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.  In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel’s facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.  
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must possess proficient computational ability.  
Must possess ability to handle cash transactions quickly and accurately.
Must possess proficient computer and POS usage skills.
Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions.
Ability to collaborate and build rapport with a wide array of individuals cohesively and remain professional, calm, and courteous at all times.
Ability to contribute to a positive, engaging, and welcoming environment for our guests.
Knowledge of resort food and beverage menus.  
Knowledge of food and alcoholic beverages and be able to describe to guests in detail

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.
Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift up to 50 lbs., including, but not limited to, lifting trays of food or food items on a regular and continuing basis.
Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

QualificationsQUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education & Experience                     

1 Year Restaurant Experience Required preferred

Licenses or Certificates          

Must have Food Handler’s Card

Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton standards.

Attendance:     

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.  Employees with irregular attendance / tardies will be subject to disciplinary action