Food Runner

R365hire; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

R365hire is seeking a Food Runner to ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and dining room, delivering meals promptly and accurately while upholding presentation standards in a fast-paced setting.

You will greet guests, confirm orders for any notes or dietary restrictions, and help maintain flow during peak hours. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strong teamwork in a busy restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver food promptly to guests by table and position numbers.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of safely transporting multiple plates and beverages per trip.
• Skilled in using restaurant tools and equipment efficiently.
• Excellent written and spoken communication to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate food to guests while maintaining presentation standards.
• Greet guests warmly to enhance their dining experience.
• Address guest issues with patience and sensitivity to reach a resolution.
• Check each order for special instructions or dietary restrictions before leaving the kitchen.
• Ensure each dish meets restaurant standards before serving.

Skills

Food delivery

Multitasking

Communication

Mobility

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Overview

The Food Runner is crucial in maintaining the flow between the kitchen and the dining room to ensure guests receive their meals as promptly and accurately as possible. This position requires an individual who is efficient, detail-oriented, and dedicated to presenting food according to the highest standards of quality and presentation.

Key Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver food promptly and accurately to the correct guests by table and position numbers.
• Available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of safely transporting multiple plates and beverages in a single trip.
• Skilled in using and operating necessary restaurant tools and equipment efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, to effectively follow job instructions.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in areas with variable noise levels and temperature conditions.
• Physically capable of moving up to 50 pounds and able to stand and walk for an entire shift, including navigating through potentially challenging areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service by ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of food to guests, maintaining high standards of food presentation.
• Greet guests warmly and with a genuine smile, enhancing their dining experience.
• Handle guest issues with sensitivity and patience, ensuring resolution to their satisfaction.
• Thoroughly check each order for special instructions or dietary restrictions before leaving the kitchen.
• Ensure that each dish meets the restaurant's standards for preparation, presentation, and completeness before serving.