Food Runner-West Hartford

Barcelona Wine Bar; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in West Hartford is looking for a Food Runner to assist servers in delivering food to the right table at the right time. Responsibilities include checking food for accuracy, delivering food promptly, and clearing dirty plates. Candidates should have strong verbal skills, knowledge of menu items, and some experience in the food service industry. Must be available on weekends and able to lift up to 20 lbs. Join a vibrant team dedicated to providing great service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in food service/hospitality field.
• High volume restaurant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check food for accuracy, presentation and temperature.
• Communicate with kitchen for proper execution of food tickets.
• Deliver food to tables promptly.
• Pre-bus soiled plates from guest tables.

Skills

Strong verbal skills

Knowledge of menu items

Ability to deliver food promptly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Requirements

Must have weekend availaility.