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Food Runner

Berghoff Restaurant
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026

Job Title: Food Runner

Reports to: Restaurant Management

Summary: The restaurant Food Runner ensures quality and proper presentation of food in a timely manner while delivering food to tables and assisting waitstaff. This is a general overview of your job duties and these duties may change from time to time.

  • Maintain a working knowledge of all menu items.
  • Carry food from the kitchen slide to customers’ tables in an efficient manner.
  • Communicate with waitstaff to determine any customer needs and relay requests.
  • Restock the service station and assist in keeping the expo line clean.
  • Assist with setting up large party tables.
  • Assist with expediting online and to-go orders.
  • Perform additional duties as requested by management


Requirements


  • Must possess a pleasant personality and maintain a neat, clean appearance.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and to follow instructions.
  • Must have mental and physical stamina to work quickly for long hours.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 30lbs.
  • Able to frequently bend stoop, reach, lift, carry, and wipe.


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