Food Runner, **Nights and Weekends**

Sparrow Italia is an Italian-inspired steakhouse that celebrates the beauty of simplicity, where peak-of-season ingredients take center stage. Our menu highlights fresh pastas, handmade pizzas, and reimagined Italian favorites that honor timeless traditions through a modern lens.

Recognizing that well-being is an essential part of today’s dining experience, our culinary program thoughtfully blends indulgence with balance, offering wholesome alternatives that allow guests to savor the richness of classic Italian cuisine without compromise.

Job Summary The Food Runner plays a key role in maintaining the flow of service between the kitchen and the front-of-house team, ensuring all food is delivered accurately, efficiently, and at the proper temperature. Food Runners contribute to smooth service flow by supporting timely service, maintaining presentation standards, and assisting with table maintenance throughout the dining experience.

Key Responsibilities Deliver food promptly from the kitchen to guests, accurately identifying each dish and verifying order details and modifications

Maintain clear and consistent communication between the kitchen and front-of-house teams to support smooth service flow

Ensure all food is served at the appropriate temperature and in accordance with presentation standards

Proactively anticipate the needs of Servers, kitchen staff, and guests during service

Qualifications Previous experience in a fine-dining or full-service restaurant environment preferred

Ability to follow verbal instructions provided in English and assist with guest needs or concerns

Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements Ability to remain standing and active for extended periods of time during scheduled shifts

Ability to move throughout all areas of the restaurant, including dining rooms, kitchens, service stations, storage areas, and outdoor spaces as applicable

Ability to frequently carry food trays, plateware, and other service-related items throughout the facility

Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members in a busy restaurant environment

Ability to safely navigate crowded dining and kitchen areas while carrying food and service items

Ability to operate restaurant equipment and technology as required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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