Runner - Gaspar French Brewery

Gray Collection; Montreal; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Collection in Montreal is seeking a dependable Runner to support smooth service under the Service Manager and Executive Chef. You will relay orders, monitor plating and temperatures, and coordinate between dining room and kitchen to ensure guests receive timely, accurate presentations.

The role requires strong communication in French and English and availability in evenings and weekends. As a Runner, you will work closely with both kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain service

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a similar role.
• Experience in high-volume service environment.
• Strong bilingual communication in French and English.
• Ability to manage stress and prioritize tasks.
• Evenings and weekends availability.

Responsibilities

• Call out and communicate order tickets at the pass to the chef and kitchen brigade.
• Ensure plating consistency and proper food temperature before serving.
• Serve as the communication link between dining room and kitchen.
• Maintain standards for presentation and quality of dishes leaving the kitchen.
• Manage timing and pacing for smooth service per table.
• Conduct visual inspections of dishes with extensive product knowledge.
• Wipe and polish plates before delivery to guests.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams for guest service.

Skills

Two+ years experience

High-volume environment

Communication skills

Leadership

Stress management

Evenings/weekends availability

Bilingual French/English

Education

Restaurant service or culinary arts training

Job description

Under the supervision of the Service Manager and the Executive Chef, the Runner is primarily responsible for ensuring smooth operations and effective communication between the kitchen and the dining room.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Call out and communicate order tickets at the pass to the chef and kitchen brigade;
• Ensure consistency in plating presentation and food temperature before dishes are sent to the dining room;
• Serve as the sole communication link between the dining room and the kitchen;
• Ensure compliance with established standards for the presentation and quality of dishes leaving the kitchen and determine what is ready to be served to guests;
• Manage timing and pacing to ensure smooth service for each table;
• Maintain extensive product knowledge to conduct accurate and efficient visual inspections of dishes;
• Wipe and polish plates before they are delivered to guests;
• Work collaboratively with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient and appropriate guest service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the same or a similar position;
• Training in restaurant service or culinary arts is considered an asset;
• Experience working in a high-volume environment;
• Strong ability to manage stress and prioritize tasks effectively;
• Leadership skills;
• Self-motivation and initiative;
• Availability to work evenings and weekends;
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written.