Food Runner

Food RunnerA Food Runner has several responsibilities. They serve as assistants to the servers and their main duty is to deliver or "run" food to tables once a food order has been prepared by the cooks. In addition, the Food Runner will greet guests at the door, bus tables, ensure quality control of the food, filling ice bins, maintain restaurant cleanliness, and other duties as assigned.Huey's, locally owned and operated, has been a staple of the Memphis community for 50 years. We're known for our blues, brews, burgers, excellent customer service, community outreach, and family environment.The Food Runner is primarily responsible for delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers' tables rapidly and accurately. It is this person who will maintain the cleanliness of the expo line, organization of order tickets, and communicate effectively with BOH team.Deliver food orders to customers quickly and accuratelyUphold sanitation and food safety principlesBus tables by removing dirty dishes and trashCheck in with customers to ensure their experience is satisfactoryEnsure patrons have all the appropriate tableware they need to properly enjoy their foodHandle various impromptu requests from customersA Food Runner must be able to multitask to ensure customers get their orders promptlyFood Runners will have to possess a high degree of organizational skills to easily locate tables and bar patrons to fulfill everyone's ordersA Food Runner needs excellent communication skills to ensure they meet customers' requests. Not only does the Food Runner have to listen to learn where the food needs to go, but they also must communicate with the customers whether it's checking on their satisfaction or taking an impromptu request.Food Runners spend most of their shift standing, so they need to be able to remain on their feet for several hours straight.Free Employee Meal when working50% Discount on a meal when the off clock (restrictions apply)Medical InsuranceVision and Dental InsuranceTerm Life InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability401-K (if applicable)Employee Assistance ProgramWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Huey's has served up Blues, Brews & Burgers in the Mid-South for more than 50 years. Originally opening its doors in Midtown in 1970, this family-owned restaurant is best known for being voted the Best Burger in Memphis since 1984. For more than 30 years, longtime owner Thomas Boggs poured his heart and soul into Huey's, building a legacy that is carried on by his children today.Huey's is a local, family-owned restaurant with a fun, flexible, laid-back atmosphere that allows employees to express their own personalities at work.