Food Runner: Fast, Friendly Front-of-House Support

Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Terra Vino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar in The Woodlands, TX, is seeking a Food Runner to help bridge the kitchen and front-of-house, delivering orders quickly and ensuring accuracy.

You will assist with table settings, answer questions about menu items and ingredients, and help maintain safety standards. Weekend availability and the ability to stand for long periods are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Food Expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurant.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours.
• Availability to work various shifts, including weekends.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.
• Degree in hospitality or restaurant management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from kitchen to tables rapidly and accurately.
• Act as the contact point between Front of House and Back of House staff.
• Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies).
• Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins.
• Serve welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres, upon guests’ arrival.
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature).
• Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed.
• Remove dirty dishes and utensils.
• Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items.
• Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check).
• Make sure families with young children get kids menus and special silverware sets.

Skills

Food expeditor experience

Hygiene & food safety

Physical stamina

Weekend availability

Multitasking

Oral communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Hospitality or restaurant management degree

Job description

We are looking for a Food Runner to join our team and facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and wait staff. Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils. If you’d like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to provide an excellent dining experience, we’d like to meet you. To be considered for this role, you should be available to work various shifts, including weekends. Ultimately, you will ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately
• Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff
• Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)
• Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins
• Serve welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres, upon guests’ arrival
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)
• Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed
• Remove dirty dishes and utensils
• Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items
• Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)
• Make sure families with young children get kids menus and special silverware sets

Skills

• Experience as a Food Expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurant
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours
• Availability to work various shifts, including weekends
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment
• Degree in hospitality or restaurant management is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour + tips

Named after an ancient Roman road that spans from Rimini to Piacenza, Via Emilia is known for their house-made pastas, braised meats, seafood specialties, and delicious desserts. With more than 3,000 bottles, the restaurant’s temperature-controlled wine cellar accommodates their extensive wine list with a selection of over 250 wines to enhance your dining experience. We welcome you to experience the most authentic northern Italian cuisine in the Woodlands – no passport required.