Food Runner

Hawksmoor Wood Wharf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Discounted health benefits

28 days’ holiday incl. service charge

Job summary

Hawksmoor Wood Wharf in London is seeking a Food Runner to support kitchen and front of house during service. You’ll deliver dishes accurately, keep service areas clean and help reset tables to maintain flow and guest experience.

Ideal candidates are energetic, reliable, able to work under pressure and enjoy being part of a close-knit team in a busy restaurant environment. Prior hospitality experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality settings is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run food from the kitchen to the floor accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate clearly with chefs and front of house teams during service.
• Ensure dishes are presented correctly and reach guests promptly.
• Support the floor team by resetting tables and assisting service.
• Help maintain clean, organised service areas.
• Learn Hawksmoor service standards and menu knowledge.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Strong teamwork

Calm under pressure

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Food Runner

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognized as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As aFood Runner, you’ll play a key role in delivering smooth, high-quality service. This is a fast-paced, hands‑on role where you’ll work closely with the kitchen and front of house teams to ensure dishes are delivered accurately, efficiently and to the highest standard. You’ll be on your feet throughout service, supporting the flow of the restaurant and helping create a great guest experience.

What You’ll Do

• Run food from the kitchen to the floor accurately and efficiently
• Communicate clearly with chefs and front of house teams during service
• Ensure dishes are presented correctly and reach guests promptly
• Support the floor team by resetting tables and assisting service when needed
• Help maintain clean, organised service areas
• Learn menu knowledge and Hawksmoor service standards

Who You Are

• Energetic, reliable and happy working in a fast‑paced environment
• Calm under pressure and able to stay focused during busy services
• A strong team player who enjoys supporting others
• Comfortable being on your feet and moving quickly throughout service
• Previous hospitality experience is desirable

Work somewhere awesome:

Shortly after being named the best steak restaurant in the world, we became a certified B Corp in 2022 and ranked in the top 100 Best Companies for 11 consecutive years. This is alongside being rated as one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the country and raising over £1 million for Action Against Hunger, as well as supporting several charities closer to home.

Benefits Include:

• Refer a friend bonus of from day 1
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, breaks and holidays
• Use of Wagestream to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• Discounted health and fitness benefits
• Additional paid maternity and paternity leave to help you care for new additions to your family
• Income protection insurance for critical illness and death benefit
• Free meals when you’re at work,
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• An optional 20 hours each year to use for volunteering
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping, restaurants, and more
• 28 days’ holiday that include service charge
• A restaurant welfare budget allocated for healthy snacks, drinks and support during our busiest times of the year
• Huge investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety, HR and a five-stage management development programme, run in partnership with the Watershed Management School
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more

We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work.