Food Runner - London

Zizzi Ristorante; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a food runner to enhance the dining experience by delivering dishes from the kitchen to customers with precision and care. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for food and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment while maintaining a positive attitude. This role requires teamwork and attention to detail to ensure every dish meets the restaurant's high standards. Enjoy benefits like free meals and staff discounts.

Benefits

Free & heavily discounted menu on shift

Tronc system for customer rewards

Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounts on cinema and travel

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Zizzi-branded uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Genuine care for the dining experience.
• Ability to ensure dishes look perfect before serving.
• Capable of working efficiently on feet during busy shifts.
• Proactive and quick-thinking in a restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between kitchen and customers, ensuring timely service.
• Deliver dishes with attention to detail.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Passion for food

Attention to detail

Stamina

Teamwork

Job description

As a food runner, you'll be the bridge between our busy kitchen and our hungry customers. You'll work closely with the whole restaurant team to deliver picture-perfect dishes to tables and make sure the restaurant is always looking fabulous. This role is all about bringing the buzz and helping us create a standout dining experience.

Responsibilities

• A passion for food. You'll be the final touchpoint for every dish before it reaches our customers, so we need people who genuinely care about the dining experience.
• An eye for detail. You'll need to know which dish goes to which table and spot if something isn't quite right, ensuring our dishes always look picture-perfect.
• The stamina needed for the role. Our restaurants get busy, and you'll need to be on your feet, moving quickly and efficiently, all while keeping a positive and calm attitude.
• A strong sense of teamwork and a helpful nature. Your ability to work seamlessly with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams is key to our success. We value people who are proactive, quick-thinking, and who take pride in their work.

Benefits

• Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift.
• Get rewarded by your customers with a generous tronc system.
• Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages.
• Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands.
• Stay in touch with our online Zizzi community, which also provides access to your rotas and payslips.
• Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support.
• Look the part with Zizzi-branded T-shirts and aprons provided.