Food Runner

About the role

Food runners are an important part of a restaurant staff and serve as assistants to the wait staff. Their main duty is to deliver, or "run" food to tables once a food order has been prepared by the cooks. You may also assist in many other duties when other members of the staff are busy.

You will be the last of the staff to see the meal before it reaches the customer, so it's important to know what each dish is supposed to look like, so nothing is missed. It's also important that the plates are handled carefully and brought out in a timely manner, to ensure optimal food temperature. You will need to know the table numbers and seat numbers to accurately deliver the right food to the right table and correct guest at the table.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to tables promptly and accurately
• Assist wait staff with various duties as needed
• Clear and clean tables
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and customer areas
• Return plates to the kitchen
• Help busboys carry tubs filled with plates out of the dining area

Requirements

• Moderate level of physical capability
• Ability to work well under pressure in a hectic and stressful environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds and navigate stairs while carrying trays
• Nimble and flexible to move around tight spaces and squat as needed