Food Runner - Soho Beach House Miami

sohohouseco; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care + 401K

Paid time off

Career development

Team meal

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Food Runner to deliver outstanding service to our members and guests. You will assist servers, explain meals, and bridge the kitchen and dining room to ensure a seamless dining experience.

In this fast-paced environment, you will need to stay calm under pressure, be hospitable, and provide problem-solving support while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Hospitable and customer-focused.
• Flexible shifts including weekends/holidays.
• POS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Refill water and coffee, clear dishes, replenish supplies, and expedite orders.
• Accommodate guest requests and advise management.
• Maintain high-volume, elevated service and support kitchen and servers.
• Ensure plates and courses are served correctly.
• Follow health and safety policies and company standards.
• Work as a team to service guests and run items from expo.
• Keep server alley and expo area clean and stocked.
• Know the menu and be able to suggest options.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Tools

POS system

Job description

The role...

At Soho House a Runner is responsible for a range of tasks including preparing tables, serving orders, explaining meals, and facilitating collaboration between kitchen and servers. A Runner also assists the servers in providing quality hand plated service to all guests who come to Soho House. As a Food Runner, your goal will be to provide our members and guests with outstanding customer service and actively help to improve their overall dining experience.

A successful Runner thrives in a fast-paced environment, can problem solve in high-pressure situations and remain calm, approachable and professional.

Main Duties

• Responsible for following Steps of Service set by Soho House & Co that includes but is not limited to; Refill water glasses and coffee cups, clear finished dishes, crumb the table, replenish all table supplies, expedite food orders
• Accommodate special requests from guests or alternative solution that better suites business needs or advise management to further assess and provide options
• Thrive in high-volume and elevated service environment. Ensure the delivery of a seamless service by thinking quickly on your feet, managing / anticipating guest and member needs and ensure servers, Executive Chef and General Manager are supported.
• Ensure food orders are finished being plated and coursed out correctly before appropriately serving to members/guests
• Adhere to health and safety policy (allergy procedures) is followed as well as all Company processes, procedures, and standards and local, state, and federal law as applicable
• Work as one team with one goal; to serve members and guests their food and/or drink items in a timely manner and support the team by running items from expo and service bar that are outside of your section to
• Clean and stock server alley and expo area
• Knowledge of the menu, with the ability to make suggestions who asked by members and/or guests

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in similar capacity
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and maintain calm, through quickly and effectively problem solving under pressure
• Must be hospitable, approachable, passionate about customer service and respectful towards colleagues and guests
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously
• Tips certified and POS knowledge

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.

Why work with us...

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you're seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
• Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.