Food Runner (Part-Time)

Job Overview:

As Food Runner, you'll be responsible for quickly and accurately delivering orders from the kitchen to customers at the restaurant. They help waitstaff maintain a clean environment for restaurant patrons throughout the dining experience. Ultimately, you will ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers' tables rapidly and accurately

• Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff

• Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)

• Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins

• Serve welcome drinks and hors d'oeuvres, upon guests' arrival

• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)

• Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed

• Remove dirty dishes and utensils

• Answer guests' questions about ingredients and menu items

• Inform restaurant staff about customers' feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience as a food expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurant

• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules

• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours

• Availability to work various shifts, including weekends

• Multi-tasking abilities

• Good oral communication skills

• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment

• Degree in hospitality or restaurant management is a plus

• Availability to work varying schedules including day, nights, weekends and holiday's

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs following appropriate safety procedures.

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, and occasionally climb.

• Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.

• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (wind, heat, cold, rain, etc.).

Schedule: Thursday-Sunday

What We Offer:

As a part-time non-exempt associate, you will be eligible supplemental benefits including dental and vision.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Disclaimer:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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