Food Runner

Coastal Canteen; Manasquan (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A restaurant at the Jersey Shore is seeking a Food Runner to join their team. The role involves delivering food orders quickly and maintaining a clean kitchen area. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. This position requires the ability to lift items up to 30 lbs and multitask effectively. The restaurant offers a flexible schedule and health insurance, among other benefits. Join us today to make your mark in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from kitchen to tables quickly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen station.
• Assist servers and bartenders with plates.
• Communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to multitask

Customer service

Job description

Benefits

• 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!