Food Runner

Job briefWe are looking for a Food Runner to join our team and facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and wait staff.Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils. If you’d like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to provide an excellent dining experience, we’d like to meet you. To be considered for this role, you should be available to work various shifts, including weekends.Ultimately, you will ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.ResponsibilitiesDeliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accuratelyAct as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staffCommunicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkinsServe welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres, upon guests’ arrivalEnsure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as neededRemove dirty dishes and utensilsAnswer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu itemsInform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)Make sure families with young children get kids menus and special silverware setsQualifications[Some qualifications you may want to include are Skills, Education, Experience, or Certifications.]Example: Excellent verbal and written communication skills