Food and Drink Runner

Fish! Kitchen Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant seafood restaurant in Borough Market is seeking experienced Drink and Food Runners. Ideal candidates will have expertise in plate carrying, tray handling, and wine service. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of £13-£14 plus monthly bonus and various benefits, including a 50% staff discount. Join a dynamic team where passion meets fresh flavours!

Benefits

Monthly tronc bonus

50% staff discount

Free staff meal and drinks

Pension scheme

Internal progression

Training provided

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a runner or waiter/ess.
• Ability to work shifts as per weekly rota.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry up to 3 plates simultaneously to deliver dishes.
• Transport drinks safely from bar to dining area.
• Execute traditional wine service process.

Skills

Plate carrying

Tray handling

Wine service

Customer service understanding

Reliability

Team spirit

Proactive

Strong work ethic

Job description

Overview

We are looking for experienced Drink and Food Runners at fish! restaurant in Borough Market. PLEASE NOTE-THIS IS NOT A STARTUP POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A RUNNER.

Responsibilities

• Plate Carrying: Must be able to carry up to 3 plates simultaneously, ensuring that each dish is delivered to the correct table with precision.
• Tray Handling: Proficiency in carrying trays to transport drinks safely from the bar to the dining area.
• Wine Service: Ability to execute the traditional wine service process, including presenting the wine, offering a taste to the guest, and serving the rest of the table with expertise and professionalism.

We offer

• Averaging 40-45 hours with single and double shifts, 2-3 days off per week.
• £ 13- £14 per hour including tronc, plus tronc bonus.
• Monthly payment with early access via Stream ( Wagestream App).
• 28 days holiday ( inc bank holidays) /year, increasing with length of service.
• 50% Staff discount when dining at our restaurants plus 20% family discount.
• SAGE benefit package.
• Free staff meal and drinks in duty.
• Pension scheme.
• Recommend a friend scheme with bonus of £500.
• Internal progression.
• Trainings provided.
• Be a part of bubbly Borough market’s spirit.
• Be a part of a friendly team.

We require someone

• To able to work following our weekly rota, please note we are not able to offer fixed days or shifts off.
• To be reliable.
• Experienced as a runner or waiter/ess.
• Who understands the meaning of customer service.
• To be fast and proactive.
• With a team spirit.
• With a strong work ethic.

Eligibility

All applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain a Share Code before applying.

Experience

Experience: Required

Employment

Employment: Full-time

Schedule

Schedule: Double and single shifts

Salary

Salary: £13 – £14 hourly

Benefits

Benefits: Monthly Tronc bonus

About Fish! Kitchen Ltd

About Fish! Kitchen Ltd : Join our sea of talent! We\'re a vibrant fish & seafood restaurant in Borough Market, with locations in Norbiton and a fishmonger. Dive into a dynamic team, where passion meets fresh flavours. Come help us make waves!