Food Runner

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Huntley’s in Santa Monica is seeking a Food Runner to help bridge the kitchen and wait staff, ensuring timely service and accurate delivery of meals.

You will support table setup, assist with orders, and respond to guest inquiries while adhering to safety standards. This role requires flexibility for weekend shifts and a team-driven work ethic.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn with a team-oriented demeanor.
• Ability to align with The Huntley’s mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately.
• Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff.
• Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies).
• Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins.
• Serve welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres, upon guests’ arrival.
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature).
• Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed.
• Remove dirty dishes and utensils.
• Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items.
• Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check).
• Make sure families with young children get kids menus and special silverware sets.

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Food Runner to join our team and facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and wait staff.

Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils. If you’d like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to provide an excellent dining experience, we’d like to meet you. To be considered for this role, you should be available to work various shifts, including weekends.

Ultimately, you will ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.

We are seeking individuals with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn with a team-oriented demeanor that align with The Huntley's mission, vision, and values. We focus on accomplishment, growth and advancement, and loyalty. We value our employees and foster a meaningful work environment that is always evolving. Come join us!

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately
• Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff
• Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)
• Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins
• Serve welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres, upon guests’ arrival
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)
• Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed
• Remove dirty dishes and utensils
• Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items
• Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)
• Make sure families with young children get kids menus and special silverware sets

Our post-offer background check process includes a background check