Food Runner & Expo Support — Fast-Paced Service

The Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boca Raton is seeking a Server Assistant to support food running and expediting between the kitchen and dining room, ensuring food is delivered promptly, accurately, and professionally. This entry-level role emphasizes urgency and teamwork as a stepping stone to Captain Assistant or other Front of House positions.

Ideal candidates will have basic restaurant experience, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to follow directions while maintaining professionalism under pressure in a

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of restaurant service flow and dining room etiquette.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English to follow instructions and respond to basic guest requests.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport up to 50 lbs. through a crowded dining room.
• Ability to push or move carts weighing up to 200 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison between the kitchen and dining room to support timely and accurate food delivery.
• Retrieve completed dishes from the kitchen, verify plate presentation, accuracy, and completeness before leaving the pass.
• Deliver food promptly to the correct table and seat position, using proper service etiquette and tray handling.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen, expeditor, and service team regarding timing, refires, or special requests.
• Support proper pacing of courses by coordinating with Servers and Captains.
• Ensure the expo station is stocked, clean, and ready throughout service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo line and food runner pathways.
• Assist with plate polishing and presentation standards as directed by culinary leadership.
• Follow established steps of service and food delivery standards.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Restaurant service knowledge

Table settings & service ware

English communication

Physical stamina

Job description

The Boca Raton is seeking a Server Assistant to support food running and expediting between the kitchen and dining room, ensuring food is delivered promptly, accurately, and professionally. This entry-level role emphasizes urgency and teamwork as a stepping stone to Captain Assistant or other Front of House positions.

Ideal candidates will have basic restaurant experience, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to follow directions while maintaining professionalism under pressure in a