Food Runner-Pittsburgh

Barcelona Wine Bar; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Pittsburgh seeks a Food Runner to assist servers by delivering food efficiently and maintaining the flow of service. Responsibilities include checking food presentation, timely delivery, and maintaining cleanliness at workstations. Ideal candidates will have strong verbal communication skills and previous experience in food service. The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to move quickly to support the team's success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in food service or hospitality field.
• Experience in a high volume restaurant is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check food for accuracy, presentation and temperature prior to delivery.
• Communicate with kitchen staff to ensure food ticket is executed correctly.
• Deliver food to tables promptly.
• Answer questions about the food from guests.
• Pre-bus soiled plates from guest tables.
• Tidy work stations and expo area.
• Understand restaurant layout for efficient food delivery.

Skills

Strong verbal skills

Strong knowledge of menu items

Ability to move quickly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of 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