Food Runner

Wet Willie's; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bohlsen Restaurants - Teller's Chophouse in Town of Islip, NY is seeking a Food Runner to deliver dishes promptly and ensure they reach guests exactly as prepared by the chef. The role includes supporting the floor staff, clearing tables, replenishing drinks, and assisting with service flow to maintain a smooth dining experience.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry multiple trays, with a focus on safety and hospitality.

Qualifications

• 1 year restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to carry trays with food and beverages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to guests in a timely manner.
• Assist floor staff with dining room duties.
• Clear and clean tables and refill drinks.
• Support service flow and table marking as needed.

Skills

Plate carrying

Tray handling

Guest interaction

Job description

Bohlsen Restaurants - Teller's Chophouse

The main focus of the food runner is to deliver the food to the guest in a timely fashion, and the utmost care is taken to deliver that dish exactly how the chef has prepared it.

• Able to carry multiple plates at once without spilling or ruining the set-up of the dish. These dishes may also be very hot or carry extremely hot liquids, such as soup


• Tray Service may also be used at some locations, which requires heavy lifting and a certain balance as to not drop any dishes.


• Food Runners many also be required to assist the floor staff with many of their duties. For example:

• Clearing and cleaning tables


• Filling water glasses, refilling drinks or running drinks from the bar


• Bread Service


• Dealing with customer complaints or issues


• Marking of tables

Has working knowledge, and uses in his/her daily procedures, the following operational forms and procedures:

• Understanding of all the ingredients in all menu items (i.e. Menu Descriptions)


• PosiTouch


• Sequence of Service


• Cleaning Checklists

• Assists in the cleaning, sanitation and organization of your work area and the entire restaurant.


• Attends all scheduled employee meetings.


• Available to work all scheduled shifts and holidays.

Requirements

• 1 year any restaurant experience preferred


• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds


• Be able to carry trays with food and beverages