Food Runner - Soho Beach House Miami

Soho House & Co.; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Meal provided on duty

Team events

Job summary

Soho House & Co. in Miami Beach seeks a Food Runner to support our dining room by preparing tables, serving orders, and aiding the kitchen and servers. You will help deliver hand-plated, high-quality service that enhances our members’ and guests’ experience.

A successful Runner thrives in a fast-paced setting, remains calm under pressure, and communicates effectively with team members to ensure timely, courteous service. This role emphasizes hospitality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and solve problems under pressure.
• Hospitable, approachable and passionate about customer service.
• Demonstrate competency per training schedule and Club School.
• Able to work flexible shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Take direction, work in a team and autonomously.
• POS knowledge and tips certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tables and assist servers, following Steps of Service.
• Explain meals and assist guests with recommendations.
• Support servers, kitchen and expo to ensure smooth service.
• Ensure courses are plated and served correctly to guests.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and local laws.
• Stock and clean server alley and expo area.
• Know the menu to assist with guest questions.

Skills

Experience in role

Customer service

Team player

Problem solving

POS knowledge

Tips certified

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

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.