Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Meal Allowances
Career development opportunities
Team-oriented work environment
Job Description
Our establishment is a dynamic restaurant known for delivering exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food and attentive service. We pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued and cared for. The restaurant industry demands fast-paced, detail-oriented team members committed to maintaining excellence across every aspect of service and kitchen operations. Joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of hospitality professionals focused on exceeding guest expectations and ensuring smooth, efficient operations during every shift.
The Food Runner position plays an integral role within our restaurant by bridging the communication and service gap between the kitchen and the dining area. This role demands someone energetic, attentive, and organized, with a keen eye for detail and quality. The Food Runner is responsible for picking up food items prepared by the kitchen staff and delivering them promptly to guests at their tables, ensuring each dish meets our stringent standards for presentation and timing. Beyond simply transporting food, the Food Runner assists kitchen and service staff as needed, contributing to overall food quality control, proper plating, and guest satisfaction.
In addition to food delivery, the Food Runner supports the preparation of the front line station, stocking equipment, plateware, and smallwares essential for seamless food service. Maintaining cleanliness and restocking stations throughout the shift is a critical responsibility, as is managing order tickets and tracking cooking times to guarantee orders are delivered efficiently and accurately. The Food Runner also plays a vital role in garnishing entrees according to house specifications, ensuring every plate leaving the kitchen looks appealing and appetizing.
Safety and cleanliness are paramount within our restaurant, and the Food Runner must consistently adhere to all safety guidelines and practices. Reporting unsafe conditions or incidents promptly and assisting with closing duties to maintain kitchen cleanliness reflect the comprehensive responsibility entrusted to this position. This role requires collaboration with chefs, management, and service staff to maintain a cohesive and productive working environment focused on delivering outstanding dining experiences.
The Food Runner position plays an integral role within our restaurant by bridging the communication and service gap between the kitchen and the dining area. This role demands someone energetic, attentive, and organized, with a keen eye for detail and quality. The Food Runner is responsible for picking up food items prepared by the kitchen staff and delivering them promptly to guests at their tables, ensuring each dish meets our stringent standards for presentation and timing. Beyond simply transporting food, the Food Runner assists kitchen and service staff as needed, contributing to overall food quality control, proper plating, and guest satisfaction.
In addition to food delivery, the Food Runner supports the preparation of the front line station, stocking equipment, plateware, and smallwares essential for seamless food service. Maintaining cleanliness and restocking stations throughout the shift is a critical responsibility, as is managing order tickets and tracking cooking times to guarantee orders are delivered efficiently and accurately. The Food Runner also plays a vital role in garnishing entrees according to house specifications, ensuring every plate leaving the kitchen looks appealing and appetizing.
Safety and cleanliness are paramount within our restaurant, and the Food Runner must consistently adhere to all safety guidelines and practices. Reporting unsafe conditions or incidents promptly and assisting with closing duties to maintain kitchen cleanliness reflect the comprehensive responsibility entrusted to this position. This role requires collaboration with chefs, management, and service staff to maintain a cohesive and productive working environment focused on delivering outstanding dining experiences.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Previous experience in food service preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and carry trays or food items
- Commitment to following safety and sanitation protocols
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a restaurant or food service environment preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights
- Familiarity with food safety standards and procedures
Job Duties
- Picks up food product for orders placed by the service staff and delivers the meal to our guests
- Assists the kitchen and service staff as needed to maintain the highest level of food quality, presentation, and timing to optimize our guests dining experience
- Sets up the front line with the equipment, plateware, and smallwares needed to effectively serve all food products
- Keeps station restocked throughout the shift
- Cleans large and small trays and tray stands to be ready for service
- Reads order tickets as they arrive and places them onto ticket minder
- Tracks cooking times on all orders, checks finished product for proper degree of doneness, appearance, and plate presentation
- Garnishes finished entrees according to house specifications and procedures
- Assists the server as needed to optimize the guest's dining experience
- Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices throughout the shift
- Reports any unsafe condition, unsafe act, accidents and/or injuries to the chef or other manager on duty
- Correctly completes closing duties at the end of each shift
- Assists chef and other kitchen personnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness
- Completes all side work in the front and/or back of the house as assigned and scheduled by the members of the management team
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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