Drink Runner

Urth Caffé, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Complimentary meals

Uniforms provided

Career growth

Job summary

Urth Caffé is seeking a dedicated Drink Runner to join our team in Hawthorne, CA. The role involves delivering drink orders from the kitchen to guests’ tables, ensuring accuracy and timely service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include stocking the runner station, delivering beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards. Prior restaurant experience is preferred and familiarity with basic kitchen operations is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant experience preferred.
• Familiarity with food handling and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Setup tables, chairs, heaters and umbrellas (Rotate during the week).
• Stock straws, napkins, saucers and spoons in runner station.
• Deliver drinks to tables and refill beverages during the shift.
• Clean and polish French presses.
• Escort drinks to guests, return with napkins, utensils and signs to indicate orders.
• Keep the runner area clean and organized at all times.
• Call out customer names and describe each drink clearly.
• Follow food safety standards at all times.

Skills

Prior restaurant experience

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Urth Caffe is a restaurant/café that values teamwork and friendly people.

We are seeking a dedicated Drink Runner to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in the smooth operation of our restaurant by delivering drink orders from the kitchen to customers' tables in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Setup tables, chairs, heaters and umbrellas (Rotate during the week)
• Stock straws, napkins, saucers and spoons in runner station.
• Run all beverages during shift. Refill bottled beverages.
• Clean and polish French presses.
• When delivering drinks to the Guest, bring napkins, utensils and straws. Always repeat the drinks to the Guest and ask if they are waiting for anything else, if not then take away the table number and ask them to enjoy their beverages.
• Refill the ice drawer, cups and lemons throughout the shift
• Make sure to keep the bar runner area clean at all times.
• Responsible to call out the correct name of the customer and able to provide the full description of the drink.
• Follow food safety standards and procedures at all times.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a restaurant setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with food handling and basic kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines and practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

General and Safety:

• Use safety belt and safety shoes at all times.
• Use hand truck to move or lift anything over 15 lbs.
• Must perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate strength including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking and handling of materials.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• The position requires lifting of 25 lbs. anything over 25 lbs. assistance will be given to you.
• Watch for wet floors and spillage, put signs and dry immediately.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift 25/pounds regularly & un-assisted
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to safely climb ladders
• The ability to work in cold temperatures
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day
• The ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, stooping, balancing, reaching, pushing

Benefits & Perks

At Urth Caffe, we value our team and offer a competitive salary along with great benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Complimentary meal benefits
• Uniforms provided
• Clear opportunities for career growth

Why Work at Urth Caffé:

Urth Caffé is a long-standing Southern California institution, known for its heirloom organic coffee and health-conscious cuisine. We are committed to creating a positive work environment where team members can grow and thrive.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Urth will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Employment will be contingent upon Urth’s receipt of proof of the applicant’s right to work in the United States consistent with federal law.

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