Food Runner

Lady Delilah Food Runner

Opening this Fall, Lady Delilah is hiring experienced and talented Food Runners to play a key role in maintaining smooth kitchen-to-table service and upholding food quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and prior experience in a fast-paced, fine dining environment. Open availability is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the waiters to the kitchen.
• Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority.
• Organize and expedite food orders in the kitchen
• Ensure tickets are completed in the correct order and prioritize appropriately
• Assist in the final preparation of dishes.
• Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation, and temperature.
• Deliver orders to maintain fast service.
• Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines or dishwashing.
• Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in cleaning.
• Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g., when a customer has a particular request)
• Support other tasks as needed (e.g., telephone orders)

Requirements:

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Must have a valid and current NY Food Handlers Certification
• Proven experience as food runner, expo, or other restaurant position.
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant.
• Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities.
• A customer-oriented approach.
• Great physical endurance.
• Must be able to stand during entire shift, often up to 8 hours with frequent bending, squatting, and lifting plates, boxes, and objects up to 30lbs.

Perks:

• Dental and Vision insurance with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off
• Company Dining Discount.