DAYTIME RESTAURANT HOST/RUNNER
About The Position
Farmington Country Club is hiring a full-time Casual Restaurant Runner / Host for its high-volume, fast-paced Food and Beverage Operations team. The role provides friendly, professional service to club members and their guests at The Grill, a casual sit-down restaurant and bar serving American Bistro-style cuisine. The Grill includes the Bar & Pub, Dining Room, Terrace, and Take-Out, and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Hosts manage seating flow, balance reservations with the waitlist, assist with take-out orders, and keep the host area neat. Runners communicate with the service team and kitchen expo, keep the runner line clean, and deliver food from the kitchen to dining areas in two minutes or less. Hosts earn an $8 hourly base plus tips from to-go orders; runners earn a $12 hourly base plus a 3% sales tip-out from servers and bartenders. Host tips are pooled when more than one host is working. Restaurant checks include an automatic 20% gratuity, and members may add an additional tip. This is a year-round position, not intended for summer-only employment. The posting lists breakfast/lunch shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., lunch shifts from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and dinner shifts from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Candidates must be available to work throughout the year, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- At least six months of similar food service experience is preferred.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 30 pounds.
- Ability to walk and stand for six consecutive hours.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Availability to work throughout the year, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Background in casual dining.
- At least six months of similar food service experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet members promptly, with a smile and by name.
- Offer to hang coats, hats, and umbrellas; provide extra assistance to elderly and disabled guests; and open doors when possible.
- Maintain the server map and record cover distribution.
- Provide menus and a wine list to each table, and keep menus clean and up to date with weekly specials.
- Inform kitchen managers of the number of menus in the dining room.
- Answer the phone according to Grill standards.
- Know the food and wine menus to assist with take-out orders; take orders and prepare checks and drinks for the runner station.
- Assist with table maintenance, including water tables and folding napkins after guests leave.
- Assist with bussing and sanitizing tables.
- Attend staff pre-shift meetings and follow staff checklists for setup and cleanup.
- Complete weekly cleaning assignments and report them to a manager for inspection.
- Report lost and found items to managers.
- Complete assigned duties thoroughly and on time.
- Answer expo questions about tickets and identify the appropriate service staff.
- Deliver up to three plates or dishes to a table according to their presentation in the kitchen window.
- Coordinate additional staff assistance with food delivery when needed.
- Clean and stock the runner station.
- Assist with bussing tables.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
