Food Runner

O-Ku Sushi Charleston; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

401K match

Housing loan program (zero-interest)

Employee discounts at related concepts

4 weeks PTO for maternity/paternity

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a Food Runner to support our dining rooms. You will ensure that dishes travel smoothly from kitchen to table, with attention to presentation and guest enjoyment, in a dynamic, customer-focused setting.

Ideal candidates bring restaurant experience, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork. This full-time role requires flexibility for days, nights, weekends and holidays, with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees and guests.
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Constant standing and walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing or lifting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between the kitchen and dining room staff in a fast-paced environment and ensure all food items are delivered in a timely fashion.
• Receive and relay orders to the kitchen according to ticket specs and verify that all dishes match on every plate.
• Maintain a clean, organized station and adhere to health and sanitation regulations.

Job description

Food Runner

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer,IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

THE ROLE

You have an eye for detail and work to ensure the guests food has a smooth transition between the kitchen and their table. As a food runner, you will ensure every dish that is sent out is divine to present and devour.

What we will ask of you:

• Act as the liaison between the kitchen and dining room staff; in a fast paced, stressful, high demand environment and ensures all food items are delivered in a timely fashion
• Receive and relay orders to the kitchen staff according to the ticket specifications and ensure all dishes match up on every plate, acting as the last set of eyes to review all outgoing plates
• Works in a clean and organized station and adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation

Requirements for Success:

• At least 1 one year of restaurant experience preferred
• Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends, weekend brunch and holidays
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Competitive base pay, health benefits, and PTO benefits after 90 days [for full-time employee's].
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options.
• Home Loan Program: We offer a zero-interest housing loan program to help you achieve your dream of home ownership.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Family Time: Benefit from 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.