Pass Runner

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Recruitment Limited in Stellenbosch seeks a reliable Pass Runner to support busy restaurant service, maintain cleanliness of the kitchen pass, and assist both kitchen and front-of-house teams.

You will ensure mise en place is ready, polish wares, deliver dishes safely, and help manage responsibilities during service with a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Prior pass runner or restaurant/kitchen experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident interacting with distinguished clientele.
• Professional appearance and presentation.
• Flexible, accountable and team-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen pass areas and ensure hygiene.
• Ensure mise en place is complete and ready for service.
• Polish plates and copper bowls before service.
• Carry food trays safely and deliver dishes to the correct tables.
• Maintain knowledge of the menu, estate facilities and table numbers.
• Assist waiters with restaurant service and fulfil waiter duties when required.
• Support chefs in the kitchen as needed.
• Communicate condiment requirements to the chefs.
• Sort empty wine bottles and keep bottle storage organised.
• Polish cutlery once pass duties are complete.
• Assist with reasonable requests from management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Under pressure

Planning & organisation

Client interaction confidence

Job description

Duties

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen pass areas.
• Ensure all mise en place is complete and ready for service.
• Polish plates and copper bowls before service.
• Carry food trays safely and deliver dishes to the correct tables.
• Maintain knowledge of the menu, estate facilities and table numbers.
• Assist waiters with restaurant service and fulfil waiter duties when required.
• Support chefs in the kitchen as needed.
• Communicate condiment requirements to the chefs.
• Sort empty wine bottles and keep the bottle storage area organised.
• Polish cutlery once pass duties are complete.
• Assist with reasonable requests from management.

Requirements

• Preferably 12 years experience as a Pass Runner or within a restaurant or kitchen environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confidence interacting with distinguished clientele.
• Professional appearance and presentation.
• A flexible, accountable and team-oriented approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.