Busser/ Food Runner
Join the pre-opening team at The Vineta Hotel! Where you will have an exceptional experience.

The Vineta Hotel - situated in the heart of Palm Beach, in homage to an illustrious history dating back 100 years, The Vineta Hotel has been restored to its former splendor and reopens shortly in a familiar location. Two blocks away from Worth Avenue in the heart of Palm Beach, The Vineta embodies the elegant, artistic life of a destination famed for its restaurant scene, designer boutiques and noteworthy galleries. The hotel is the first in the US to join the Oetker Hotels portfolio.
Originally called The Vineta Hotel, this landmark dates back to 1926 and is a fine example of Mediterranean Revival architecture seen throughout the destination.
A top-to-bottom renovation marks an opportune moment to bring back the original name of this establishment, The Vineta, to clearly mark a bold new chapter in its history. Combining stylish décor with contemporary comfort and the city’s most coveted social setting, complemented by world-class cuisine and unrivalled service, the property will quickly be established as the pinnacle of hospitality in Palm Beach
The Vineta Hotel invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Hotels.
Missions :
This role is responsible for delivering exceptional and personalized service to our guests in a fast-paced, high volume dining environment, ensuring a seamless and luxury dining experience.
Profile :
- Greet guests warmly and professionally as they arrive at the restaurant, maintain a professional deminer as a support to the server and bartender teams.
- Provide support to the server team throughout the sequence of service including but not limited to performing amenity services such as water service and bread service and food running.
- Perform food running duties including tableside cart services, preform stock of the expediting line items and food services mise en place.
- Control communications from the kitchen to the restaurant floor, assisting to minimize errors or mistakes.
- Collaborate closely with the other servers, bartenders, kitchen hoteliers, and other departments to ensure a smooth and efficient service, fulfilling guests orders in a timely and accurate manner contributing to a personalized guest journey.
- Assist with inventory tracking, including keeping an eye on supplies (napkins, utensils, condiments) and informing management when stock is low.
- Complete opening and closing duties as assigned, including setting up and breaking down the dining room area, restocking supplies, cleaning up after the shift, and preparing for service.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of wine, cocktails, and other beverages as well as the hotel’s services, facilities, and amenities to offer recommendations to guests.
- Uphold the hotel’s luxury brand values by providing personalized service and anticipating guests’ needs without being intrusive.
What you bring :
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in a similar capacity with an understanding of luxury hotel standards of service.
- College degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred.
- Fluent in English; other languages considered an asset.
- Full-Time position.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Outstanding abilities to build and maintain relationships and a regular client base, demonstrated ability to make a naturally positive, lasting impression, brilliant at recognizing and welcoming regular guests.
- Self-motivated, decisive, responsible, and driven to achieve goals.
- Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during a shift.
Competitive Salary
Employer paid health benefits package
401(k) plan matching program
Comprehensive overall compensation package (PTO, holidays)
Excellent Training and Development opportunities with Oetker Hotels
Complimentary Hotelier Meals
Complimentary Dry Cleaning
The Vineta Hotel is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
- Department
- Food & Beverage Services
- Role
- Restaurant - Fine Dining
- Locations
- The Vineta Hotel
- Contract type
- Permanent (CDI)
About Oetker Hotels
Oetker Hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.
The collection includes Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, L’Apogée Courchevel, Eden Rock-St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Hotel La Palma in Capri, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and more than 150 private villas around the globe. In 2027, a new masterpiece will be opening in Saint-Tropez.