Recent Job Food Runner-Quick Hire! @ Derby City Gaming Downtown in

Derby City Gaming Downtown is a premier entertainment venue that offers gaming enthusiasts an exciting and vibrant atmosphere with nearly 500 of the most popular games available. In addition to gaming, guests can enjoy a variety of amenities including the Fascinator Wine Bar and Trophy Bourbon & Cigars Bar, a sports bar which features live entertainment most weekends, and a Kentucky Derby Gift Shop that celebrates the rich tradition of the Kentucky Derby. This dynamic and bustling environment creates an engaging and entertaining experience for visitors, attracting a diverse crowd looking for fun and social interaction. The Food Runner position at Derby City Gaming Downtown plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient service within this energetic setting. As a Food Runner, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of food orders from the kitchen to the servers and guests, setting the pace and flow of the kitchen operations to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation. This role requires close collaboration with the culinary team to adhere to established recipes and service standards, ensuring that each dish is served at the correct temperature and all guests receive their meals simultaneously whenever possible. This job demands excellent organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and strong communication abilities to transfer important information between kitchen staff and wait staff. The Food Runner also acts proactively to address any guest concerns related to food, beverage, or service by suggesting service recovery strategies when necessary, thereby contributing to guest satisfaction and retention. Emphasis is placed on maintaining health and sanitation standards throughout the workspace, supporting servers and bussers as needed, and contributing to the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the dining environment. This is a hands-on position requiring physical stamina, including the ability to navigate stairs and lift up to 50 pounds during a shift. The Food Runner must maintain a professional attitude and demonstrate a customer-focused mindset in a fast-paced, often high-volume setting, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Derby City Gaming Downtown offers this role at a competitive hourly rate of $15.00, making it an attractive opportunity for motivated individuals seeking employment in the hospitality and entertainment industry with a vibrant company that values teamwork, communication, and quality service.

• high school diploma
• one to two years of experience in a high volume multi-unit operation
• ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license
• must be able to navigate stairs for an entire shift
• must be able to lift upward of 50lb
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• available to work when needed including weekends, holidays, and nights
• black non-slip shoes required
• knowledge of menu items and service as well as overall restaurant operations
• must be detail oriented and have a professional attitude