Food runner

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food Discount

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Summit Restaurant Group is seeking a Food Runner in Kansas City, MO to enhance guest dining experiences with prompt service and clear communication. You will relay orders to the kitchen, assist servers, and ensure table settings meet service standards.

The role emphasizes friendly, professional interaction, attention to allergies, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Valid English communication and prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral communication skills required.
• Positive interpersonal skills required.
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English.
• Good telephone speaking and listening ability.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Outstanding communication and people skills.
• Ability to stay professional in a stressful work environment.
• Superb multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with their orders by explaining specials, meals, and drinks, and make recommendations.
• Deliver food orders to a variety of customers in a timely manner.
• Accurately explain food orders to chefs, with specific attention to allergies and special requests.
• Help the wait staff set up tables by placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils, decorations, and napkins.
• Uphold our food health safety and sanitation principles.
• Occasionally check on customers to handle any impromptu requests or issues.
• Remove dirty dishes from the table.
• Inform management of customer feedback.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job purpose

The Summit Restaurant Group Food Runner will be to provide our guests with outstanding customer service and actively help to improve their overall dining experience. The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional, and demonstrate excellent communication.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist customers with their orders by explaining specials, meals, and drinks, and make recommendations.
• Deliver food orders to a variety of customers in a timely manner.
• Accurately explain food orders to chefs, with specific attention to allergies and special requests.
• Help the wait staff set up tables by placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils, decorations, and napkins.
• Uphold our food health safety and sanitation principles.
• Occasionally check on customers to handle any impromptu requests or issues.
• Remove dirty dishes from the table.
• Inform management of customer feedback.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral communication skills required
• Positive interpersonal skills required
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English
• Good telephone speaking and listening ability
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Outstanding communication and people skills.
• Ability to stay professional in a stressful work environment.
• Superb multitasking skills.

Benefits

• Food Discount
  • Employees are allowed to get 50% off an entree while working and 50% off an entrée for themselves and a guest.
• Benefits (full-time only)
  • Medical Insurance