Food Runner-Fairfield

Barcelona Wine Bar; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular local restaurant in Fairfield, Connecticut, is looking for a Food Runner to assist servers by delivering food promptly and ensuring a smooth flow during shifts. Responsibilities include checking food accuracy, answering guest questions, and clearing tables. Candidates should have strong verbal skills and a high school diploma, with 1-2 years in the food service field. Prior experience in a high-volume restaurant is appreciated. This role involves standing and moving during shifts, ideal for proactive individuals.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in food service/hospitality field.
• High volume restaurant experience is a plus.
• Ability to move quickly to ensure timely delivery and prevent window delays.

Responsibilities

• Check food for accuracy, presentation, and temperature.
• Deliver food to tables promptly.
• Pre-bus soiled plates from guest tables.
• Answer questions about the food if guests ask.
• Pre-bus soiled plates from guest tables to keep stations clean.
• Tidy work stations and expo area for smooth service flow.
• Understand restaurant layout to deliver food correctly.

Skills

Strong verbal skills

Strong knowledge of menu items

Ability to move quickly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-2 years 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