Food Runner

Workstream; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25% Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Holiday Closures

Free Shift Meal

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Discounted Pet Insurance

Job summary

Alta Via & Alta Via Pizzeria in Pittsburgh is looking for a Part-Time Food Runner. The role involves delivering food promptly to guests, assisting kitchen staff and servers, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Applicants should have strong communication and customer service skills. While restaurant experience is not required, a willingness to learn and work flexible hours, including evenings, is essential. The position offers benefits, including employee discounts, holiday closures, and health insurance options for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with others.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Restaurant experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food from the kitchen to the guests in a timely manner.
• Assist servers, bartenders, and hosts as needed.
• Answer guest questions and ensure takeout orders are correct.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Part Time with Friday, Saturday, Sunday Evening availability needed

Working in our award-winning restaurants offers you a great job and competitive earnings, plus the following benefits:

• 25% Employee Discount: 25% off the entire check for you and a guest at ANY big Burrito Restaurant Group location; 50% days offered at every location on varying days.
• Paid Time Off for eligible full-time employees
• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are available to full-time employees as well as the option to enroll in Aflac supplemental insurance.
• Holiday Closures: All restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day (with possible additional holiday closures).
• Free Shift Meal (yum!)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Discounted Pet Insurance

Our food runners play a vital role in delivering food promptly to guests while assisting the kitchen staff and servers with communication.

• Food Runners deliver food from the kitchen to the guests in a timely manner.
• Food Runners assist servers, bartenders, and hosts as needed and help bussers clear tables.
• Food Runners answer guest questions, pack and ensure takeout orders are correct, and communicate with both the kitchen staff and serving staff to ensure a smooth shift.

Required skills and qualifications to be a Food Runner with Alta Via Pizzeria:

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with others
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Restaurant experience not required

Physical requirements for Food Runner with Alta Via Pizzeria:

• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds

While specific scheduling needs may vary, in general applicants are expected to have availability to work a mix of both weekdays and weekends as well as a mix of daytime and closing (night) shift availability.

Alta Via: Fresh handmade pastas and grilled meats and vegetables are the heart of Alta Via. Seasonal, modern Italian cooking with passionately-sourced ingredients celebrates the way we like to live and like to eat; fresh, clean, active.
Alta Via Pizzeria (AVP) is an extension of the Alta Via brand. AVP offers a fresh take on modern Italian cooking in a casual and friendly environment. We feature appetizers, pizzas, salads, and sandwiches served in a lively dining space.