At DeBordieu, the Blue Heron stands as the central hub for beach and pool day essentials, offering a plethora of amenities to enhance the coastal experience for our members.  To add on to the overall experience, Blue Heron boasts a wood-fired pizzeria, where members and their guests can savor delectable customized pizzas, savory wings, and an array of beach-inspired dishes from its diverse lunch menu. With its comprehensive offerings and convenient location, the Blue Heron epitomizes convenience and relaxation for all beachgoers. 

The Food Runner at Blue Heron is an essential part of the food and beverage (F&B) team who serves as the point of contact between the front of the house and back of the house staff during our beach/pool season.  This is a professional role who works collaboratively with the F&B team to create a positive dining experience for our members and guests. We hope you take this wonderful opportunity to work in an environment like no other—one that comes with a spectacular view next to the ocean.

To be successful in this role, a Food Runner at DeBordieu, please read the following job summary. We do encourage anyone, even with little to no experience, to apply as long as one comes with the willingness to learn and instills the passionate drive to deliver hospitality aligning with our culture. We are willing to train the right person. 

Working at DeBordieu Club is a unique work environment where one can gain valuable experience and skills from one of the most reputable employers in Georgetown, South Carolina.  It is the place to build meaningful and lasting connections with our members alongside networking with our work community filled with newfound and potential friendships, colleagues, leaders, and mentors in the industry.

We also offer awesome benefits and perks for our seasonal staff including employee meals, employee parking, occasional golf and tennis privileges, employee parties, discounts, recognition incentives, and more!

  Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations   

• Promotes DeBordieu Club’s legacy of warm genuine hospitality while upholding and ensuring compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures. 
• Consistently aspires to fulfill our core Company values (Communication, Community, Trust, Teamwork, Passion).
• Delivers hospitable and stellar customer service.
• Works well with others and is capable of being a team player.
• Positive attitude that is accompanied with polite and respectful demeanor.
• Follows and understands all club guidelines pertaining to table setting, order taking, and sequence of service. 
• Understands hygiene, sanitation, and food safety rules.
• Works in an environment that is fast-paced and high in demand.
• Comfortable with communicating and accommodating requests in an engaging and positive manner with members and their guests to establish satisfaction.
• Able to multitask and possesses a high degree of organizational skills to needed for members get their food orders promptly and accurately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as an Expo in organizing tickets and communicating orders with line cooks paying attention to priorities (e.g. food allergies).
• Verifies correct ticket order and food presentation per recipe guideline.
• Delivers food to correct tables according to ticket and floor seating plan.
• Prepares and re-stock Expo-line garnishments and sauces as needed.
• Completes opening and closing duties and side work.
• Maintains safe work habits and work environment.
• Attends pre-shift: and designated staff meetings as well as training sessions.
• Performs any other reasonable duties as required by management.
• Maintains high standard of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing proper and complete uniform and name tag.
• Maintains regular attendance as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the restaurant.

Occasionally may be asked to assist the team with the following:

• Sets and cleans dining room tables before, during and after meal service; assist food servers with miscellaneous tasks (e.g., clear tables of soiled utensils and plates). 
• Interacts with guests, re-fills drinks, answers menu questions, and informs servers of any requests.
• Replaces used condiments and silverware to ensure that each table has everything needed for dining.
• Polishes silverware and glassware before and after each shift. 
• Keeps tables, dining rooms, and bus station areas clean at all times; removes soiled dishes in a timely manner. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Required to stand for long periods and walks, climbs stairs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, bends, stretches and twists or reaches. 
• Carries and balances a tray to get food to the designated table.
• Pushes, pulls or lifts up to 50 pounds. 
• Continuous repetitive motions. 
• Works in a hot, humid and noisy environment. 

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required. 
• Minimum of one year work experience in a restaurant or food establishment.
• Country Club or Golf Club experience is a plus but not required.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• CPR/AED and/or First Aid Certification a plus.

PT/FT Hourly, nonexempt

Starting at $14/hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This role may  perform other related duties and tasks necessary to meet the standards and quality of service at DeBordieu Club, Inc.