Food Runner

Food Runner PositionUnion Assembly is it for grabbing a pint before the Tiger's first pitch, late night noshing post-concert or vibing on a date night dinner. Our signature American comfort food is carefully crafted and served by our team of friendly folks in 2.5 floors of festive Detroit bustle. Competitive pay and benefits including medical and supplemental insurance, on-demand pay, referral bonus, 401(k) and PTO!Position SummaryThe Food Runner is responsible for supporting the restaurant staff by delivering food and other items to guests in a professional, timely, and friendly manner.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Delivering food and items ordered by guests without delay, at the desired temperature and in a highly presentable mannerArranging the various food items properly on the table as per the seating planClearing the dishes as they are consumedCarefully watching tables and filling water glasses and other drinks as appropriateProviding friendly, gracious, motivated, detail oriented, and responsive service to create a memorable dining experience for guestsPerforming cleaning side work as assignedCompleting all service paperwork as requiredSupporting waiters and kitchen staff in other duties as requiredPerforming other work-related duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)The minimum qualifications include, but are not limited to the following:Previous restaurant experience strongly preferredHigh energy and stamina are requiredAbility to stay calm and work efficiently under pressureAbility to prioritize job duties and manage time effectivelyStrong verbal communication skills requiredWillingness to work evenings and weekends as requiredExcellent customer service to treat patrons like familyThe ability to read menus, safety documents, etc.The ability to use the company's POS systemPhysical Demands And Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The work that food runners do is both physically and mentally demanding. They are on their feet much of the time. Food runners must work well under pressure and exercise tact and patience when dealing with other employees and customers. Food runners typically work forty to forty-eight hours a week. However, because the restaurant serves the public and are open on weekends and at night, Food Runners may work longer, irregular hours. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk with heavy trays (up to 50 pounds). The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific sensory abilities required by this job include sight, taste, smell, and hearing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to raw meat, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, hazardous materials, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.