Food Runner

Job Description

Job Description

Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders, and removing used dishes and utensils. If you’d like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to provide an excellent dining experience, we’d like to meet you. To be considered for this role, you should be available to work various shifts, including weekends.

Ultimately, you will ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all instructions from expeditor

• Assist with proper table coursing by communicating with servers when tables are cleared and re-mised and/or going slow, etc.

• Knowledge of all table and position numbers, as well as descriptions, major components, and proper utensils for each dish

• Inform Guests of basic information about offerings at the restaurant or bar-lab venues on property or locally

• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to all bar-lab policies and procedures, sanitation standards, safety and alcohol control policies

• Stay updated on current menu choices, menu additions, available menu modifications, and any unavailable items

• Ensure each order is delivered according to the restaurant’s and Guest’s specifications

• Communicate modifications and/or allergens as necessary

• Communicate clearly any additional orders or needs the Guests may have to server or manager

• Remove guests’ dirty dishes and utensils

• Deliver used dishes and glasses to the kitchen for cleaning

• Contribute to team effort by assisting other staff as time allows

• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by manager

• Fill in for absent staff as needed

• Assist with special events as needed

• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently

• Promptly address Guest service issues and refer to management when necessary

• Additional requests made by management to maintain flow of service, Guest experience, and/or restaurant cleanliness

Qualifications:

• Previous restaurant experience required

• Physically able to carry 35 pounds; able to stand, bend, and move throughout shift

• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

• Excellent at verbal communication

• Works well and efficiently under pressure

• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of staff and management

Top skills & proficiencies:

• Dedication to Guest experience

• Knowledge of Food 

• Verbal Communication

• High Energy

• Attention to Detail

• Flexibility

• Teamwork

• Thoroughness

• Professionalism

• Cleanliness – personal and spatial