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Food Runner - Expeditor

Cheeca Lodge and Spa

81801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036

Hotel de 214 Habitaciónes
Gestionado Por Northwood Hospitality
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Compensation: NA, Tiempo Completo
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Job Description

The PM shift Food Runner plays a crucial role in ensuring a seamless dining experience for our guests. You will be responsible for efficiently delivering food orders from the kitchen to guest tables, ensuring accurate and timely service.

Responsibilities:

  • Food Delivery:
    • Efficiently transport food orders from the kitchen to guest tables.
    • Ensure accurate order delivery, verifying items and table numbers.
    • Maintain food presentation and temperature standards.
  • Table Setting and Clearing:
    • Set tables with appropriate tableware and condiments.
    • Clear tables of used dishes and debris promptly.
    • Reset tables for incoming guests.
  • Guest Service:
    • Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
    • Address guest needs and concerns promptly.
    • Anticipate guest needs and provide proactive service.
  • Kitchen Support:
    • Assist kitchen staff as needed, such as plating dishes or running errands.
    • Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
    • Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Teamwork:
    • Collaborate effectively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams.
    • Communicate clearly and efficiently with colleagues.
    • Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced restaurant or hospitality setting preferred.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lift and carry trays of food.
  • Food Handler's Certification (or willingness to obtain).
Publicado 17 De Febrero De 2026

Cheeca Lodge and Spa

WELCOME TO CHEECA

A Legendary Tropical Hideaway

Since 1946 the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has enchanted guests with world-class fishing, exceptional accommodations, and gracious hospitality. Come experience this lush oceanfront retreat, considered the premier luxury resort in the Florida Keys.

The Legend of Our Grand Florida Keys Hotel Resort

You've found it...the crown jewel of Islamorada Florida Keys hotels. 

Hardy Keys pioneers called Conchs chose this very beach to carve out a tenacious living in the isolated beauty of the undiscovered Florida Keys. Here, they formed a Methodist congregation and built a two-room school house and a cemetery. Cheeca has preserved this Pioneer Cemetery, where members of the founding families of Islamorada are buried. You can explore it today; it is a designated historical site. The Angel with the Broken Wing watches over the grave of Etta Pinder, who died in 1914. Here lies the first footprint of Islamorada – "Purple Isle" in Spanish.

The early 1940's brought electricity and fresh water. Mrs. Clara Mae Downey from Olney, Maryland, opened the Olney Inn in 1946. She described this early bellwether of Cheeca as "different – rather comparable to the tropical estate of a gifted host." Clara's first guest was President Harry Truman, who cherished his time loafing around the pool and wondering amidst the resort's 22 quaint bungalows. 

Fast horses, high society and a healthy dose of Keys vivacity marked the reign of the Twitchell Family in the 1960's. Cynthia, better known as "Chee," was an heiress to the A&P grocery chain and owner of a top thoroughbred racing farm. "We took my nickname, combined it with my husband Carl's, and came up with "Cheeca," she recalled. The Twitchells completely refurbished the property, adding the main lodge, the oceanfront villas, tennis courts, golf course and Cheeca's trademark wooden fishing pier. Chee raised miniature tarpon and her beloved seahorses in the aquariums throughout the resort. "Suzy the Seahorse" became Cheeca's mascot and logo, gracing the resort's menus, brochures, towels and linens.

Avid outdoorsman and Coca Cola magnate Carl Navarre purchased Cheeca Lodge in 1976, hosting his Fortune 500 friends in for sunny days of sportfishing and golf. Celebrities flocked to the hotel and famous guests were reeling in giant bonefish right off the resort's pier. The "Sportfishing Capital of the World" was born, seducing wealthy adventurers from around the world.

In 2005, Cheeca Lodge underwent over $30 million dollars in renovations, restoring the property and its surrounding grounds to their original grandeur, ensuring that we will be a cherished destination for generations to come. Following a fire on New Year's Eve 2008, the Main Lodge was completely rebuilt once again, with a fabulous open-air lobby, a spectacular oceanfront banquet room with panoramic views, and an exclusive indoor / outdoor lounge area for club members.

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