Runner

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Recruitment Limited is seeking a Pass Runner for our Stellenbosch establishment. You will support the service team, ensuring smooth operations at the pass and dining areas.

The role requires 1–2 years of pass runner or restaurant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a polished presentation. You will work closely with managers and chefs to maintain high service standards, even under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' previous pass runner, restaurant or kitchen experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable dealing with very distinguished clientele.
• Must be well-presented.
• Flexibility and accountability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and plan effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with any reasonable requests by a manager.
• Fill duties and responsibilities of a waiter.
• Responsible for cleanliness and hygiene of the pass areas.
• Check and ensure all mise en place are ready for service.
• Polish plates and copper items for service.
• Carry a tray with food safely.
• Knowledgeable about the menu and estate.
• Know all table numbers.
• Assist any chefs in the kitchen if needed.
• Sort and store empty wine bottles after service.
• Polish cutlery when pass duties are completed.
• Assist the waiters in the restaurant.
• Place orders for condiments with the chefs.

Skills

Pass runner experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Well-presented

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Duties:

• Assist with any reasonable requests by a manager
• Be able to fill duties and responsibilities of a waiter
• Responsible for the cleanliness and hygiene of the pass areas
• Check and ensure all mis en plus are ready for service
• Polish all plates and copper bowels for service
• Should be able to carry a tray with food safely
• Knowledgeable about the menu & Estate
• Should be able to know all table numbers
• Assist any of the chefs in the kitchen if need be
• Responsible for sorting all empty wine bottles and organising the area where empty wine bottles are stored
• Polish cutlery when all pass duties are completed
• Assist the waiters in the restaurant
• Place orders for any condiments with the chefs

Requirements:

• Preferably 1-2 yearsâ previous pass runner, restaurant or kitchen experience
• Excellent interpersonal- & communication skills
• Comfortable in dealing with very distinguished clientele
• Must be well-presented
• Flexibility & Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Planning & Organizing skills