Food runner

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food discount

Medical Insurance (full-time)

Job summary

The Summit Restaurant Group is seeking a Food Runner to deliver outstanding guest service and support the dining team. You will explain menu items, handle orders accurately, and assist with table setup while maintaining sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, speaks fluent English, and stays professional under pressure in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma preferred; full-time on-site role with benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with orders by explaining specials, meals, and drinks, and make recommendations.
• Deliver food orders to customers in a timely manner.
• Explain food orders to chefs with allergy and special request awareness.
• Help staff set tables with utensils, decorations, and napkins.
• Uphold food health safety and sanitation principles.
• Check on customers to handle impromptu requests or issues.
• Remove dirty dishes from the table.
• Inform management of customer feedback.

Skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Telephone skills

Experience 2+ yrs

HS diploma

Professional demeanor

Multitasking

Education

HS 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