Runner

Hometown Coffee Co

Glencoe (IL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts
Flexible hours
50% employee meals discount

Job summary

Hometown Coffee & Juice in Glencoe, IL is seeking a Runner/Cashier to deliver fast, friendly service and help maintain a smooth flow between kitchen, dining area, and guests. You will take orders, apply discounts, and ensure high hospitality standards in a lively environment.

Qualified candidates are expected to be capable of multitasking, communicating clearly, and maintaining a positive attitude while contributing to a team-oriented, fast-paced operation.

Qualifications

  • Experience in customer service or food service preferred.
  • Ability to multitask and work well in a team during busy periods.
  • Strong communication and a customer-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver food and drinks quickly and accurately, applying discounts and modifiers as needed.
  • Take orders smoothly and assist guests with menu selections.
  • Maintain front-of-house tasks and coordinate with FOH team.
  • Keep dining areas clean and ensure hospitality standards are met.
  • Multitask during busy periods to sustain fast, organized service.

Skills

Customer service
Multitasking
Teamwork
Communication

Job description

Description

Overview:

As a Runner/Cashier at Hometown Coffee & Juice, you'll play a key role in creating an exceptional customer experience. This role demands speed, efficiency, and a commitment to quality while maintaining a smooth flow between the kitchen, dining area, and guests. A successful Runner/Cashier will lead by example, demonstrating excellent hospitality, teamwork, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities:
Quality & Consistency:
  • Deliver food and drinks quickly and accurately, ensuring they meet the highest standards. Takes orders smoothly and accurately, applying discounts and modifiers as needed. Helps guests make decisions and is knowledgeable on our menu and offerings.
  • Work with team members to maintain accuracy and consistency, setting the bar for hospitality and quality.
Speed & Efficiency:
  • Anticipate team needs and keep operations moving smoothly during busy times.
  • Multitask effectively, ensuring timely and accurate order delivery while maintaining a calm, organized work environment.
  • Lead by example, setting the pace for the team and ensuring the flow remains steady.
Knowledge & Technical Skill:
  • Handle all front-of-house tasks, including orders, discounts, and modifiers, smoothly and efficiently.
  • Act as a go-to resource for team questions, training, and FOH coordination.
Cleanliness & Sanitation:
  • Maintain a clean, organized work environment and hold others accountable for cleanliness.
  • Regularly check and clean dining and service areas to meet Hometown's standards.
Awareness & Hospitality:
  • Proactively anticipate guest needs and provide an exceptional hospitality.
  • Respond quickly and professionally to customer requests, contributing to overall satisfaction.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable lifting up to 25-30 pounds (e.g., trays, cleaning supplies).
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working efficiently.
Qualifications:
  • Previous customer service or food service experience preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to multitask and work well in a team during busy periods.
  • Strong communication and a customer-oriented attitude.
Why You’ll Love This Job:
  • Be part of a supportive, energetic team.
  • Gain experience and grow within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Enjoy employee perks like team discounts and flexible hours.
  • 50% discount on employee meals
Pay & Benefits:
  • Base hourly wage: $9 - $10 (tip credit wage) plus $9 - $12 in tips per hour. Total hourly compensation typically ranges from $ 18 - $21 with tips.
  • Access to health and dental insurance.
EEO Statement:

Hometown Coffee & Juice is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Descripción general:

Como Runner/Cajero en Hometown Coffee & Juice, desempeñarás un papel clave en la creación de una experiencia excepcional para el cliente. Este puesto exige rapidez, eficiencia y compromiso con la calidad, manteniendo un flujo constante entre la cocina, el área de comedor y los clientes. Un Runner/Cajero exitoso liderará con el ejemplo, demostrando una excelente hospitalidad, trabajo en equipo y un enfoque proactivo para resolver problemas en un entorno dinámico.

Responsabilidades clave:
Calidad y consistencia:
  • Entregar alimentos y bebidas de manera rápida y precisa, asegurando que cumplan con los más altos estándares.
  • Tomar pedidos de forma fluida y precisa, aplicando descuentos y modificadores según sea necesario.
  • Ayudar a los clientes a tomar decisiones y conocer bien nuestro menú y ofertas.
  • Trabajar con los compañeros para mantener la precisión y consistencia, estableciendo el estándar de hospitalidad y calidad.
Velocidad y eficiencia:
  • Anticipar las necesidades del equipo y mantener las operaciones en movimiento durante los momentos de mayor actividad.
  • Realizar múltiples tareas de manera efectiva, asegurando la entrega oportuna y precisa de los pedidos mientras se mantiene un ambiente de trabajo organizado y tranquilo.
  • Liderar con el ejemplo, marcando el ritmo para el equipo y asegurando que el flujo se mantenga constante.
Conocimiento y habilidades técnicas:
  • Manejar todas las tareas del área de atención al cliente, incluyendo pedidos, descuentos y modificadores, de manera fluida y eficiente.
  • Actuar como recurso principal para preguntas del equipo, capacitación y coordinación del área de servicio.
Limpieza y saneamiento:
  • Mantener un entorno de trabajo limpio y organizado, responsabilizando a otros por la limpieza.
  • Revisar y limpiar regularmente las áreas de comedor y servicio para cumplir con los estándares de Hometown.
Atención y hospitalidad:
  • Anticipar proactivamente las necesidades de los clientes y brindar una hospitalidad excepcional.
  • Responder de manera rápida y profesional a las solicitudes de los clientes, contribuyendo a su satisfacción general.
Requisitos físicos:
  • Capacidad para estar de pie y caminar durante largos períodos en un entorno dinámico.
  • Comodidad para levantar hasta 11-14 kg (por ejemplo, bandejas, suministros de limpieza).
  • Capacidad para mantener una actitud positiva mientras se trabaja con eficiencia.
Calificaciones:
  • Experiencia previa en servicio al cliente o en el sector de alimentos preferida, pero no obligatoria.
  • Capacidad para realizar múltiples tareas y trabajar bien en equipo durante períodos de alta demanda.
  • Excelentes habilidades de comunicación y actitud orientada al cliente.
Por qué te encantará este trabajo:
  • Sé parte de un equipo solidario y enérgico.
  • Gana experiencia y crece en un entorno dinámico y acelerado.
  • Disfruta de beneficios como descuentos para empleados y horarios flexibles.
  • 50% de descuento en las comidas de los empleados
Pago y beneficios:
  • Salario base por hora: $9 - $10 (salario con crédito por propinas), más $9 - $12 en propinas por hora. La compensación total por hora generalmente oscila entre $18 - $21 con propinas.
  • Acceso a seguro médico y dental.
Declaración de igualdad de oportunidades:

Hometown Coffee & Juice es un Empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades, comprometido con la diversidad y la inclusión.

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