Runner

The Ivy Collection; Guildford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (Hourly)

Management Career Development Program

Extra holiday allowance 5 days after 5

Staff discount 50%

Refer a Friend Bonus

Retail/travel & more discounts

20 hours minimum contract

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is seeking a friendly, energetic Runner to join one of its popular UK restaurants. You will assist waitstaff, help keep dining areas pristine, and ensure tables are ready for service, contributing to a welcoming guest experience.

Ideal candidates are team players with a passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction, able to thrive in a lively setting and maintain high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Friendly and energetic service mindset.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Experience in hospitality or guest-facing roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist waitstaff with relaying orders to the kitchen.
• Keep tables, chairs and counters clean and organized.
• Prepare new tables and set up mise en place for service.
• Support during peak periods to ensure smooth guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Hospitality

Job description

Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments.

We are searching for a friendly and energetic Runner to join our team in one of the UK’s leading restaurant brands.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)
• A Management Career Development Program, which includes online and practical assessments.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Refer and Friend Bonus
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract

Key elements of your role as Runner includesassisting waiters in taking and relaying orders to the kitchen, keeping tables, chairs and counters clean, preparing new tables ready for service and maintaining mise en plus stations.

About you: You’re an energetic team player with a hands-on approach to your tasks. You’re passionate about delivering a friendly and professional service.

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.