Food Runner-Charlotte

Barcelona Wine Bar; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in the Town of Charlotte is seeking a dedicated Food Runner to assist servers in delivering food efficiently and maintaining a clean work environment. Responsibilities include checking food for accuracy, delivering it promptly to tables, and clearing soiled plates. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and have some experience in food service. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Preferred education is a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in the food service/hospitality field is desired.
• Experience in high-volume restaurants is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check food for accuracy and presentation before serving.
• Deliver food to tables promptly and communicate with the kitchen.
• Tidy up workstations and pre-bus soiled plates.

Skills

Strong verbal skills

Strong knowledge of menu items

Ability to move quickly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of experience in food service

High volume restaurant experience

Job description

Description

The Food Runner assists servers in delivering food to the proper table at the right time, clearing dirty plates and silverware, responding to other guest needs, and any other tasks that contribute to the smooth flow of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Check food for accuracy, presentation and temperature prior to removing it from the window
• Communicate with all parts of the kitchen so food ticket is executed correctly
• Deliver food to tables promptly
• Answer questions about the food if ask guest asks
• Pre-bus soiled plates from guest tables
• Tidy work stations and expo area
• Understand restaurant layout in order for food to be delivered correctly

Working Conditions

• Stand for the entirety of scheduled shift
• Walk/move around the restaurant for the majority of scheduled shift
• Be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Be able to hold warm plates in order to deliver food to guests in a timely fashion

Skills

• Strong verbal skills
• Strong knowledge of menu items
• Ability to move quickly to ensure food is delivered promptly and that food in the window doesn’t sit for longer than expected

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in food service/hospitality field
• High volume restaurant experience is a plus