Food Runner: Expedite & Deliver in High-Volume Kitchen

Yardbird Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Food Runner to assist servers by cleaning tables, restocking side stations, and expediting food from kitchen to table. The role requires standing, lifting, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining a professional demeanor, pre-setting expo lines, delivering dishes with dish descriptions, and relaying special requests between front and back of house. Weekend and holiday shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional attitude and courteous demeanor at all times
• Preset expo line and backline with appropriate items in place prior to and throughout service
• Deliver all food to bar and dining room including appropriate silver and/or underlining plates
• When delivering food describe two components of each dish delivered
• Assist chefs, cooks, and managers with special requests, 86 items, the countdown on items, or any other relevant information that needs to be relayed between the front of the house and the back of the house
• Complete any tasks as directed by management
• Positions food in front of the guest in accordance with the Chef's instructions, and states components of each dish being served

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yardbird Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Food Runner to assist servers by cleaning tables, restocking side stations, and expediting food from kitchen to table. The role requires standing, lifting, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining a professional demeanor, pre-setting expo lines, delivering dishes with dish descriptions, and relaying special requests between front and back of house. Weekend and holiday shifts are expected.