Restaurant Runner at Counting House

Ennismore; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels is seeking a Food Runner to deliver meals from the kitchen to dining room tables, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will support servers with setup and side work, communicate kitchen status to servers, and maintain a clean, welcoming service area.

The role requires strong English communication, a professional appearance, and the ability to pass a background check; lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods are required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; able to speak, read and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Willing to pass a background check.
• Ability to carry and deliver food safely; stand for long periods; lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Delivers food from kitchen to dining room in a timely, accurate manner.
• Assist servers with table setup, service station, and side work.
• Communicate status of tables between kitchen and servers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the service area and positive attitude.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Job description

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Job Description

Reports To: Restaurant Manager

General Purpose: The Runner’s primary responsibility is to deliver food to restaurant patrons. Food Runners are the last of the staff to see the meal before it reaches the customer, so it's important for them to know what each dish is supposed to look like so nothing is missed. The Food Runner may also perform other essential duties as required.

Specific Responsibilities:

Understands role within the steps of service.

Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.

Delivers food from kitchen to dining room tables in a timely, accurate manner.

Assists server with preparation of tables, service station, and coffee station.

Assists servers and busser with table clearing and side work.

Communicates between kitchen and servers regarding the status of each table and delivery of food.

Assists supervisor and executes any and all tasks as assigned.

When possible, assists chef and executes any and all tasks as assigned.

Completes all sidework as outlined in manual.

Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with co-workers and guests.

Maintains a clean, orderly appearance of the restaurant service area.

Follow all proper sanitation guidelines.

Exhibits strong food knowledge: knows menu descriptions for bar and dining room.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

Qualifications

Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read and understand English.

Clean and professional appearance.

Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.

Must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to carry full service tray comfortably.

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm