Food Runner

South Loop; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Telehealth coverage

PTO after 1 year

Sick & Safe Leave

401k plan

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nando's North America in Chicago is hiring for Food Runner/Server to support guest experience by delivering meals promptly and maintaining a welcoming dining area. This role ensures accurate service flow and teamwork across shifts.

We offer a competitive base wage with tips, a free meal during shifts, telehealth medical and mental benefits, PTO after 1 year, Sick & Safe leave, a 401k plan, and opportunities for advancement through our internal development program.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures.
• Basic English language and professional communication required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food from kitchen to table and announce to guest.
• Maintain clean, set and re-set tables; manage station and side duties.
• Work with the team to exceed guest expectations and ensure Nando’s experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Food safety

English communication

Job description

Nando's PERi-PERi- Food Runner/Server

#EveryoneIsWelcome

We are NOW HIRING for our Nando's team! Full-time and part-time hours are available!We offer a fun and rewarding job with a great supportive atmosphere. Whether you're looking to start your restaurant career or need to earn a few bucks - apply today!

PERKS + BENEFITS:

• Competitive base wageplus average of$3-$4 in tips per hour worked
• FREEmeal while on shift
• FREEtelehealth medical and mental benefits for you and your family
• Earn PTOafter 1 year andSick & Safeleave immediately
• 401k plan
• Opportunities for advancement through internal development program

Food Runner/Server:

Food Runners are vital to providing the Nando’s experience. Food Runners ensure that food reaches the correct guest in a timely manner. Food Runners transport food orders from the kitchen to the appropriate table and announce the food to the guest. Food Runners keep a smile on their face while they clean, set and re-set tables continuously, assuming responsibility for station, tables and side duties. Runners work with our team to exceed our guests’ expectations and to provide the Nando’s experience.

Minimum requirements and expectations:

• Ability to take direction and to work in a team environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge
• Knowledge and comprehension of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Basic English language and professional communication skills are required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to independently lift to 15lbs for an extended period
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs with food items and dishes throughout your shift
• Must be able to walk and/or stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Hand-eye coordination
• Reaching, bending twisting, stooping
• Pushing and Pulling
• Lifting overhead
• Must be able to climb stairs in restaurants that have multiple levels

Nando's North Americaprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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