Food Runner

Half Moon Point; Point Pleasant (NJ); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Employee Dining Program

Training Programs

Dynamic Team Environment

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Jersey Shore Restaurant Group is hiring a Food Runner for Half Moon Point and other venues such as Harpoon Willy's and Coastal Canteen. The role involves delivering food from the kitchen to tables quickly, keeping the expo line clean, and expediting carryout and catering orders.

You will learn menus, assist staff, and communicate effectively with guests and the BOH team. Join a dynamic team environment with opportunities for advancement and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must provide friendly, efficient service to guests.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Able to follow directions and prioritize tasks.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from kitchen to tables quickly and accurately.
• Keep expo line clean and organized; manage order tickets.
• Expedite carryout and catering orders as needed.
• Obtain and maintain knowledge of all menus (including carryout/catering).
• Assist servers, bartenders, and managers with carrying plates.
• Communicate guest needs and special requests to the BOH team.
• Perform well under pressure and support teamwork across staff.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid sick time


• Employee Dining Program


• Training Programs


• Dynamic Team Environment


• 401(k)


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement

We’re Hiring!

Join the Jersey Shore Restaurant Group and be part of a team that thrives on excellence, creativity, and growth.

With renowned locations like Half Moon Point, Harpoon Willy's, Coastal Canteen, and THE BANQS, we offer diverse hospitality opportunities—from culinary and mixology to customer service roles.

The Food Runner is primarily responsible for delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately. It is this person who will maintain the cleanliness of the expo line, organize order tickets, and communicate effectively with BOH team. The Food Runner will also be responsible for the initial expediting of carryout and catering orders.

Obtain and Maintain a working knowledge of all food menus, including carryout and catering menus

Keep the kitchen station clean and organized.

Utensils & steak knives polished and stocked.

Assist all servers, bartenders, and managers with carrying of plates.

Communicate effectively and courteously with guests and co-workers.

Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)

Perform calmly and effectively under stressful conditions.

Promote an atmosphere of teamwork by assisting co-workers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform more than one task at a time.


• Follow supervisor’s instructions.


• Be courteous, friendly, and pleasant.


• Stand and walk for an entire shift.


• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. via food or beverage trays or required equipment needed to perform specific job duties.


• Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick, uneven surface.


• Lift and carry multiple plates from kitchen to dining room.


• Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant.


• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, lift, carry, and wipe.

Start your journey today and make your mark with JSRG!