Food Runner/Busser - 5Church

Alta Toro; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Atlanta is seeking a Food Runner to facilitate collaboration between the kitchen and wait staff. The role requires delivering food orders accurately and swiftly, assisting with table settings, and ensuring customers have a high-quality dining experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in a restaurant, understand hygiene rules, and be available for various shifts including weekends. Strong communication and multi-tasking skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Food Runner or similar entry-level role in a restaurant.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
• Physical ability to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours.
• Availability to work various shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly.
• Act as the contact point between kitchen and wait staff.
• Assist with table setting by fetching appropriate tableware.
• Check in with customers and take additional orders.
• Remove dirty dishes and utensils.

Skills

Food Runner experience

Understanding of hygiene and food safety

Physical stamina

Multi-tasking abilities

Good oral communication

Job description

Food Runner

Job Brief:

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.

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.
• Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins.
• Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed.
• Remove dirty dishes and utensils.
• Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check).

Requirements and skills

• Experience as a Food Runner or similar entry-level role in a restaurant.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours.
• Availability to work various shifts, including weekends.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.