RUNNER

The Food and Beverage Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food and Beverage Group in Dubai is seeking a Runner to support the service team by delivering food and beverages promptly from kitchen and bar to guests, ensuring speed and accuracy during busy service periods.

You will assist waiters, maintain cleanliness of service stations and pass areas, and coordinate with kitchen, bar, and service teams to ensure smooth handovers and high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Strong teamwork and positive attitude.
• Physical stamina and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and beverages promptly to guest tables.
• Ensure correct presentation and garnishes; maintain table setup.
• Assist waiters by maintaining service pace and flow.
• Clear and reset tables; keep service stations clean.
• Coordinate with kitchen, bar, and service teams; prompt handovers.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Stamina

Job description

Job Description:

Location: UAE

Reports to: Head Waiter / Section Head

Department: Front of House

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Runner supports the service team by ensuring fast, accurate, and well-presented delivery of food and beverages from the kitchen and bar to guests. This role is essential to maintaining service speed, table flow, and operational efficiency during busy service periods.

Key Responsibilities

Service Support

• Deliver food and beverages promptly and accurately to guest tables
• Ensure correct presentation, garnishes, and table placement
• Support waiters by maintaining service pace and flow

Floor & Section Support

• Assist with clearing and resetting tables
• Maintain cleanliness of service stations and pass areas
• Respond quickly to service needs during peak periods

Coordination & Communication

• Communicate effectively with kitchen, bar, and service teams
• Flag delays or issues to senior service staff promptly
• Support smooth handovers between shifts

Standards & Discipline

• Follow hygiene, safety, and service procedures at all times
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct
• Support opening and closing duties

KPIs & Success Metrics

• Speed and accuracy of delivery
• Service flow and table turnover
• Cleanliness of service areas
• Teamwork and reliability

Candidate Requirements

• Previous hospitality experience preferred but not essential
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a high-volume environment
• Strong teamwork and positive attitude
• Physical stamina and reliability