Food Runner/Server Assistant

What You’ll Do

• Assist servers and bartenders.
• Run food to tables.
• Clear and reset tables after guests leave.
• Take tableware to dish-room and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing.
• Clean tabletops, chairs, and booths and check the floor and clean as required.
• Reset and arrange tabletop.
• Obtain service area assignment at the beginning of each shift.
• Promptly greet guests as they are seated and bring bread, butter and water to table.
• Respond appropriately to guest requests.
• Communicate guest requests to server as needed.
• Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization, and customer service.
• Prep service inventory: cut butter and fill ramekins, clean trash cans, bus tubs for bars, and fill ice bins.
• Ensure spills are cleaned up quickly, with as little disturbance to the guest as possible.
• Assist server, when possible, with food delivery, removing used tableware between courses, and providing tableware for next course, especially with large parties and during peak periods.
• Thank guests as they are leaving.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must have a great personality, desire to serve guests, and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Must be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 20 to 25 pounds.
• Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per TGA standards.
• Must follow safety procedures closely.
• Must be able to work on holidays and/or weekends.