Job Description

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel

The Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel has over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre-function meeting space with waterfront views.

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of guest service at Barchetta, a new coastal Italian chophouse overlooking Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. This role ensures a seamless dining experience by providing quick, efficient, and professional support through Barback, Food Runner, and Dining Room Attendant services, while upholding Omni’s standards of quality and hospitality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Bar Back

• Stock and replenish bar supplies and beverages
• Maintain adequate ice, glassware, paper supplies, and garnishes
• Keep bar and storage areas clean and organized
• Assist bartenders during service
• Restock coolers and liquor storage
• Remove trash and maintain cleanliness
• Assist with opening and closing duties
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages
• Follow sanitation, safety, and service standards
• Assist with keg and equipment changes as needed
• Complete side work and restaurant opening/closing duties
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Food Runner

• Ability to learn and communicate ingredients and preparations of culinary dishes to guests
• Deliver food from the kitchen to guests promptly and accurately
• Ensure plates are properly presented before leaving the kitchen
• Assist servers with food delivery and table maintenance
• Communicate with kitchen and service staff regarding orders
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas
• Complete side work and restaurant opening/closing duties
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards
• Monitor guest needs and communicate requests to the server
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year food runner experience/bar back experience preferred. Other relevant hotel / food & beverage experience will be considered.
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with guests, management and co-workers, with the ability to answer guest questions and describe menu items.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up on guest requests and needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service, service recovery and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.

ENVIRONMENT & POSITION ANALYSIS:

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift in an indoor/outdoor environments.
• Required repetitive motion of arms, hands, and legs.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Serving trays, tray jacks, flatware, glassware, Micros terminals

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.