Food Runner - Oak Room

The Oak Room; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten Five Hospitality's The Oak Room in Georgetown is seeking dynamic, experienced Food Runners to join a new fine dining concept. You will deliver dishes with accuracy and urgency, support servers, and ensure a seamless dining experience for guests.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of restaurant or hotel experience, strong listening and communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months previous bar, restaurant, or hotel experience.
• Excellent listener and communicator.
• Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.
• Team player and able to anticipate others’ needs.
• Positive Attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers food orders to guests promptly while confirming accuracy, presentation, and special requests.
• Assist when asked with guest requests and when needed for server needs.
• Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items.
• Clearing any dishes from tables when necessary.
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g., proper temperature).
• Provides an accurate description of dishes delivered.
• Communicate with the servers in any manner pertaining to guest requirements.
• Maintain communication with servers and expo to support the flow of service and guest needs.
• Deliver food to the correct table and place at the assigned position number.
• Maintain cleanliness by picking up any debris or spills/grease on the floor.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus.
• Mark tables with appropriate utensils for shared or upcoming courses.
• Communicate with expo any pivotal information pertaining to the delivery of dishes to guests.
• Handle guest inquiries and concerns professionally and escalates issues to management as needed
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Communication

Multitasking

Team player

Positive attitude

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Washington DC - Washington DC, DC 20007 Salary Range: $18.40 - $18.40 Hourly Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Ten Five Hospitality is excited to announce the launch of it's new restaurant and lounge concept in Georgetown, The Oak Room. We are seeking dynamic, experienced professionals to join our team as we create an elevated dining experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine dining service & a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.

Position Summary

Food Runners are essential to creating a seamless dining experience, delivering dishes with accuracy, urgency, and attention to presentation. This role works closely with the kitchen and service team to maintain the pace and quality of service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicative, and performs well in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Delivers food orders to guests promptly while confirming accuracy, presentation, and special requests
• Assist when asked with guest requests and when needed for server needs.
• Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items.
• Clearing any dishes from tables when necessary.
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g., proper temperature).
• Provides an accurate description of dishes delivered.
• Communicate with the servers in any manner pertaining to guest requirements.
• Maintain communication with servers and expo to support the flow of service and guest needs.
• Deliver food to the correct table and place at the assigned position number.
• Maintain cleanliness by picking up any debris or spills/grease on the floor.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus.
• Mark tables with appropriate utensils for shared or upcoming courses.
• Communicate with expo any pivotal information pertaining to the delivery of dishes to guests.
• Handle guest inquiries and concerns professionally and escalates issues to management as needed
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for extended periods.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills/Experience

• Six (6) months previous bar, restaurant, or hotel experience.
• Excellent listener and communicator.
• Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.
• Team player and able to anticipate others’ needs.
• Positive Attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer.