Food Runner Cowboys Bar & Grill FT

Legends Global; Thackerville (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends in Thackerville, OK is seeking a friendly Runner to deliver food from the kitchen to guests quickly and efficiently, ensuring an excellent guest experience. You will coordinate between servers and the culinary team and help maintain clean service areas.

The role requires standing and walking for long periods, the ability to carry multiple plates, and flexible shifts including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Previous busser or runner experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 1+ year as busser or food runner.
• Must be able to carry three entrée plates for long distances.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods; flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and beverages from kitchen to guests in a timely and organized manner.
• Lead communication between servers and culinary team.
• Read kitchen tickets to ensure quality and accuracy of all orders.
• Monitor and ensure guests are satisfied with food and service; check on guests at tables.
• Respond to guest requests and communicate to servers.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of restaurant and service areas.
• Assist bussers with clearing tables during peak periods; support guests with dining options and information.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Reading tickets

Teamwork

Stamina

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

THE ROLE

The primary responsibility of a Runner is to deliver food from the kitchen to guests as quickly and efficiently as possible to ensure great guest experiences.

Essential Functions

• Deliver food and beverages from kitchen to guests in a timely and organized manner utilizing key information on kitchen tickets including table and seat numbers.
• Lead communication between the servers and culinary team.
• Read kitchen tickets to ensure quality and accuracy of all orders.
• Monitor and observe guests dining experience - Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service – check with customers to make sure they have everything they need each time you arrive at a table.
• Respond appropriately to guest requests. Communicate guest requests to server immediately.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the restaurant and service areas.
• Assist bussers as needed with clearing tables, especially with large parties and during peak periods.
• Provide guidance to guests including dining options and general attraction information.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Has been working in the food and beverage industry as a busser or food runner for at least one year.
• Must have the ability to skillfully carry three entrée plates at the same time for long distances up to 150 ft.
• Ability to retain and recite menu details.
• Have an understanding of the expo process in a fine dining restaurant.
• Must have excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, table settings, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Must be able to succeed in a face paced environment.
• Must maintain personal hygiene and a well-groomed appearance standards.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting during set up and execution of service.
• Willingness and drive to exceed the guest expectations.
• Ability to effectively listen and take direction from supervisor.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a smile.
• Ability to transport up to 50lbs on a continuous basis.
• Ability to be standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Must be able to read kitchen tickets and understand seat number, table numbers and course breakdowns.
• Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts including: mornings, nights, weekends and holidays

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.