Food Runner

Nando's PERi-PERi North America; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base wage plus tips

FREE meal while on shift

FREE telehealth medical benefits

Earn PTO after 1 year

401k plan

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Nando's PERi-PERi North America is looking for a Food Runner/Server in Virginia Beach. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring customers receive their food promptly and maintaining a clean dining environment.

The ideal candidate should have good teamwork and communication skills and the ability to thrive in a busy restaurant atmosphere. Benefits include competitive wages, a free meal during shifts, and additional perks like a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge.
• Basic English language and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport food orders from the kitchen to the appropriate table.
• Keep tables clean, set, and re-set continuously.
• Assume responsibility for tables and side duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Food knowledge

Job description

Food Runner/Server

Food Runners are vital to providing the Nando’s experience. They ensure that food reaches the correct guest in a timely manner, transport food orders from the kitchen to the appropriate table, and announce the food to the guest. Food Runners keep a smile on their face while they clean, set, and re-set tables continuously, assuming responsibility for station, tables, and side duties. Runners work with our team to exceed our guests’ expectations and provide the Nando’s experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base wage plus an average of $3-$4 in tips per hour worked
• FREE meal while on shift
• FREE telehealth medical and mental benefits for you and your family
• Earn PTO after 1 year and Sick & Safe leave immediately
• 401k plan
• Opportunities for advancement through internal development program

Minimum Requirements and Expectations

• Ability to take direction and to work in a team environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge
• Knowledge and comprehension of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Basic English language and professional communication skills are required

Physical Requirements

• Able to independently lift to 15 lbs for an extended period
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs with food items and dishes throughout your shift
• Must be able to walk and/or stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Hand-eye coordination
• Reaching, bending, twisting, stooping
• Pushing and pulling
• Lifting overhead
• Must be able to climb stairs in restaurants that have multiple levels

Nando's North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.