Food Runner & Expo Support – Fast-Paced Service

The Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boca Raton is seeking a Server Assistant to support food running and expediting between kitchen and dining room. You will help ensure timely, accurate, and professional service, upholding our guest experience standards.

Ideal candidates have entry-level restaurant experience, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role provides development toward Captain Assistant or other Front of House roles, with opportunities to learn proper plating, service

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of restaurant service flow and dining room etiquette.
• Working knowledge of proper table settings and service ware.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English to follow instructions and respond to basic guest requests.
• Ability to read written English for safety and operational notices.
• Lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs and ability to 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 kitchen expo station is properly set up before and throughout service, including stocked utensils, sauces, condiments, and polished plates.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo line and food runner pathways; restock and reset as needed.
• Assist with plate polishing and presentation standards as directed by culinary leadership.
• Follow established steps of service and food delivery standards.
• Maintain professionalism, urgency, and composure during high-volume service periods.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall restaurant operations.

Skills

Service flow knowledge

Table settings

English communication

English reading

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Push/pull heavy carts

Job description

The Boca Raton is seeking a Server Assistant to support food running and expediting between kitchen and dining room. You will help ensure timely, accurate, and professional service, upholding our guest experience standards.

Ideal candidates have entry-level restaurant experience, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role provides development toward Captain Assistant or other Front of House roles, with opportunities to learn proper plating, service