Summary: The food runner acts as a liaison between the kitchen staff and the dining room staff. He/She supports guest service by running food from the line to the server or table while it is at its hottest, keeping the line clear and available for continuous food order preparation and the quick, efficient serving of hot quality food to the guest.
Job Duties:
Prepares station with under-liners, doilies, gravy boats, ramekins, serving spoons, pizza stands. Pizza servers, condiments and sauces that accompany and complete the presentation of all dishes offered on the menu
Keeps trays clean and lined with unsoiled linen
Carefully assembles food order for delivery by reading dupe thoroughly and matching food items to the table order to be filled
Carefully checks all dupes for special instructions and makes sure that those directives are completed, e.g. sauce on side, allergies etc
Makes sure that garnishes are properly placed on appropriate dishes such as lemon on fish dishes
Assists expediter in wiping clean all plates before delivery
Pages servers to alert them to either pick up their own food or to be aware that their tables are about to be served
Calls food orders to the line when expediter is not available
Follows all directions given by the chef in regards to all food item service
Assists servers in carrying food to the correct station and the correct table
Serves food to guests always serving from the appropriate side with open armed service, never leaving food unattended at a table
Always serves food to the proper guest position never auctioning food
Communicates to servers and bartenders all 86’d items or counted down items as directed by the chef
Keeps line stocked and clean before, during and after service
Communicates all significant matters and assist in proper corrective action
Maintain a respectful and cooperative working relationship with all other employees
Supports bus staff and service staff when not running food
Required Skills And Qualifications
Outgoing, pleasant personality
Neat and professional appearance
Effective communication and organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
401K with employer match
Competitive health insurance benefits (medical, dental and vision) available to members averaging only 24 hours per week
HRA option available
Supplemental insurance policies through AFLAC available
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Employee discount on food
Hourly Rate Range - $10.00 - $13.20
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Internet Publishing
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