Food Runner

General Purpose:

Assists servers in providing efficient service by delivering orders from the kitchen to guests and keeping BOH areas clean, organized and stocked. Creates memorable dining experiences through personalized and genuine interactions.

Essential Duties:

• Assures that all material used by server and expeditor is clean and ready for daily operation.

• Possesses knowledge of the position of each diner’s chair in the dining rooms and lounges.

• Sets the outside line with under liner plates, flatware, doilies, linen napkins and any other items needed for the delivering of food.

• Organizes the plates in the window and matches each one with each ticket to run the food out to the tables.

• Sets tables in accordance with facility standards.

• Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items.

• Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)

• Ensures that each menu item is prepared in the exact detail outlined on each ticket.

• Delivers food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately

• Corrects the menu item with the chef or expeditor before delivering the menu item to meet the exact specification on the ticket. Removes any place settings not being used.

• Clears dishes located in front of guest upon completion of course.

• Keeps work stations well stocked of items and ingredients.

• Cleans workstations, takes out trash, and vacuums the dining room.

• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

High school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Previous experience as a Food Runner or similar entry-level role in a restaurant.