Job Description
The Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas elevates the brunch and dinner buffet experience with a feast of delectable options — including many made-to-order dishes — crafted by Executive Chef Craig Herber and his culinary experts.
At 16 tantalizing food kitchens, discover cuisine from around the world, including fresh-made pasta, Latin dishes, including authentic street tacos, Asian specialties like pristine sushi and wok-fried favorites, an eggs Benedict station and American classics, including butcher-inspired, hand-carved cuts, smoky barbecue choices with all the fixings, premium seafood selections, chilled shrimp cocktail and an array of sides and salads, bread and cheeses.
Of course, no feast would be complete without dessert, and the patisserie at The Buffet offers a wondrous collection of pastries, cakes, pies, puddings, gelatos and ice cream with a delightful assortment of toppings.
As Bus/Runner at The Buffet, your role will include:
- Assist the severs and other team members as needed
- Assist the severs in providing complimentary snacks to guests
- Carrying trays of food to tables and soiled items back to designated station
- Bringing soiled bus tubs to the designated cleaning station
- Clearing and resetting tables
- Organizing plates at the expo station, delivering food from the kitchen to the guest, and explaining the food items to the guest
- Greet guests in a positive, friendly manner with eye contact and intention
- Communicates the needs of guests to co-workers, kitchen, and management
- Actively participate and contribute to pre-shift meetings
- Execute water service as necessary
- Consistently follow sequence of service utilizing all proper procedures standardized by management
- Full knowledge and understanding of all food and beverage menu items, specifications, and allergens included
- Assists with moving chairs and tables as needed
- Responsible for performing table maintenance by checking on the guest throughout service
- Maintaining health code standards
- Bid farewell to guests, using guest’s name when known, and encourage them to return
- Maintain a level of professionalism
- Anticipate the guests’ needs and responding appropriately with a sense of urgency
- Work as a team, assisting all guests’ and employees’ needs and inquiries
- Perform all other job-related duties as requested
- Be familiar with all hotel services, features and local attractions to respond to guest inquiries accurately
- Complete opening, closing, and ongoing side duties, not limited to fold/stack napkins, filling snack bins, polish glassware, polish silverware, stock glassware, restock china, restock supply cabinets and service stations, inspect cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas; rectify any deficiencies.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be able to communicate in English fluently and in a professional manner.
- The ability to communicate in a 2nd language is considered a plus.
- Requires minimum of 1-year previous work experience in a casual dining restaurant or lounge.
- Candidates must be highly organized and possess the ability to set and clear tables without breakage.
- Requires the ability to work efficiently and within a team environment.
- Applicants must be 21 years of age or above.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, at present or in the future, for this position at all times.
Additional Information
Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
