Food Runner

Summary

Responsible for quickly and accurately delivering orders from the kitchen to customers at the restaurant. A Food Runner should work closely with waiters and kitchen staff members to keep the expedition counter clear for new orders. Maintain a clean environment for the restaurant patron throughout the dining experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately
• Acting as the point of contact between the front of the house and back of the house staff.
• Communicating food orders to chiefs, paying attention to priorities (e.g. food allergies.)
• Deliver food to tables on large tray
• Cleans large and small trays and tray stands to be ready for service
• Keeps the station restocked throughout the shift.
• Knowledge of table numbers and restaurant configuration
• Keep the restaurant and work station clean, neat and organized.
• Have knowledge of food and beverage menus
• Assemble plates properly and in an efficient manner.
• Tracks cooking times on all orders, checks finished product for proper degree of doneness, appearance, and plate presentation.