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As an Expo Food Runner, you play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of food from the kitchen to the customers' tables. Your primary responsibility is to act as a liaison between the kitchen staff and the serving staff, ensuring that each dish is prepared correctly and delivered promptly to the appropriate table. You are responsible for maintaining communication between the kitchen and the front-of-house staff to guarantee smooth service and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Kitchen Staff: Communicate effectively with chefs and line cooks to ensure that all orders are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
• Quality Control: Inspect each dish before it leaves the kitchen to ensure that it meets the restaurant's quality standards and matches the customer's order.
• Organize Orders: Arrange completed dishes on trays or plates according to table numbers or seating arrangements to facilitate efficient delivery.
• Timing Management: Manage the timing of orders, ensuring that food items are ready for service at the appropriate times to maintain a steady flow of service.
• Expedite Service: Expedite the delivery of food to tables, coordinating with servers to ensure that each order reaches the correct customer promptly.
• Address Customer Needs: Respond promptly to any special requests or modifications to orders communicated by customers or servers.
• Assist Servers: Support servers by replenishing supplies, such as condiments or utensils, as needed during service.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Keep expo stations clean and organized, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other members of the kitchen and serving staff to maintain a cohesive and efficient work environment.
• Problem Solving: Address any issues or discrepancies with orders promptly and professionally, seeking assistance from management or kitchen staff as necessary.

Requirements:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure accuracy in order preparation and delivery.
• Time Management Skills: Excellent time management skills to coordinate multiple orders and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills to effectively liaise between kitchen and serving staff.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure: Capacity to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak dining hours.
• Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy trays or plates as needed.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and hygienic workspace.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in the restaurant industry.

The role of Expo Food Runner is essential for ensuring efficient kitchen-to-table service and delivering a positive dining experience for customers. By effectively coordinating with kitchen and serving staff, maintaining quality control, and addressing customer needs, Expo Food Runners contribute to the overall success of the restaurant

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person