Position Summary:

Food Runners are the bridge from the kitchen to the front of house. They are responsible for quickly and accurately delivering orders from the kitchen to the customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist when asked with guest requests and when needed for server needs. 
• Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items. 
• Clearing any dishes from tables when necessary. 
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g., proper temperature). 
• Provides an accurate description of dishes delivered.
• Communicate with the servers in any manner pertaining to guest requirements. 
• Communicate food orders to Chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests. 
• Having knowledge of kitchen flow, communicating when appropriate to the rest of the front of house staff. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for extended periods. 
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.

Skills / Experience:

• Six (6) months previous bar, restaurant, or hotel experience. 
• Excellent listener and communicator. 
• Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.
• Team player and able to anticipate others’ needs.
• Positive Attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays when required.
• Must have SNHD Food Handler card up to date.
• Must have TAM Card up to date.