FOOD RUNNER at Burger and Sushi House Naperville, IL

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $15.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Job Description

Burger and Sushi House located in Naperville, IL, is a vibrant restaurant that brings a diverse dining experience by combining the best of burgers and sushi under one roof. This unique culinary concept is designed to cater to a wide range of tastes, making it an ideal spot for families, friends, and food enthusiasts to come together and enjoy a variety of delicious dishes. With its welcoming environment and commitment to quality, Burger and Sushi House strives to provide exceptional service and high standards in both food preparation and customer care. The restaurant emphasizes a team-oriented atmosphere where every staff member plays an important role in delivering a memorable dining experience to guests.

The position of Food Runner at Burger and Sushi House is crucial to the smooth operation of the dining area. As a Food Runner, you will act as the essential link between the kitchen and the front-of-house team. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver food orders from the kitchen promptly and accurately to customers' tables, ensuring that each dish is presented perfectly and served at the right temperature. This role requires excellent communication skills as you will constantly coordinate with chefs and waitstaff to maintain efficient service flow and address any special requests or issues that arise. You will also help maintain kitchen and prep area cleanliness and order, contributing to an organized and sanitary work environment. This job is ideal for those who enjoy working in a fast-paced restaurant setting and want to support both kitchen and dining room operations, helping to create a seamless and enjoyable customer experience. The employment type is typically full-time or part-time hourly, depending on shifts and availability. Burger and Sushi House also offers health insurance benefits for eligible employees, reflecting its commitment to the well-being of its team members.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to maintain verbal communication with chefs and waitstaff
  • Basic knowledge of food handling and safety
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Physical stamina to carry plates and work on your feet for long durations

Job Qualifications

  • Kitchen experience preferred but not required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
  • Customer service orientation
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize duties effectively

Job Duties

  • Maintain verbal communication with chefs to check on the status of dishes and call for waitstaff when food is ready to serve
  • Keep staff well-informed and alert the waitstaff when the kitchen is out of a specific ingredient and relay special food requests from the waitstaff to the kitchen
  • Monitor portion control of finished dishes ensuring they adhere to restaurant standards
  • Meet presentation standards by inspecting every plate to make sure the proper garnishes have been applied and that dishes are free of smudges and spills before being delivered to the customer
  • Keep kitchen areas clean and order in all cooking, prep, and food storage areas keeping these areas neat, well organized, and stocked with ingredients
  • Adhere to sanitation standards to make sure all kitchen and waitstaff follow sanitation standards keeping themselves, their tools, and their work areas clean and presentable
  • Assist all staff food to help as needed cooking and prepping food, serving plates of food, and assisting with management tasks restaurant-wide
  • Address customer complaints by serving as a face for the kitchen staff and finding solutions that will satisfy customers

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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