Food Runner

Half Moon Point; Point Pleasant (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; 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

A Jersey Shore Restaurant Group is seeking a Food Runner to deliver food orders promptly while maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and the ability to multitask under pressure. Responsibilities include assisting servers, transporting items, and following safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. This role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic team setting with potential for advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform calm and effective under stressful conditions.
• Capacity to follow directions and stand/walk for an entire shift.
• Skills in safely transporting items in a restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness of the expo line and organize order tickets.
• Assist servers and managers with carrying plates and communicate with kitchen staff.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Employee Dining Program
• Training Programs
• Dynamic Team Environment
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

Overview

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.

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