Food Runner - Salt + Smoke-Edwardsville

Salt + Smoke•Edwardsville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and delivering outstanding experiences, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you and see how you can make happy happen at Salt + Smoke! The team at Salt + Smoke have been passionate about treating meat right for years and are excited to bring our St. Louis-style BBQ to the Delmar Loop, Hampton, St. Charles, Ballpark Village, Ellisville, Kirkwood, South County, and Edwardsville neighborhoods. We do our best to bring you the best, serving our community is what we love to do! Our Mission: BBQ, bourbon, and beer are what we do, but people are who we are. Salt + Smoke Values REASONS YOU'LL LOVE JOINING OUR TEAM: Supportive and Inclusive Culture: At Salt + Smoke, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of warmth, belonging, and community — where everyone is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Whether it’s our team, our guests, or our famous brisket, we deliver our very best in everything we do. If you’re passionate about making people feel welcome and delivering top-notch experiences, you’ll feel right at home here. Competitive Pay: We offer competitive pay and a reliable weekly paycheck. Advancement Opportunities: At Salt + Smoke, your growth is our growth. We recognize the potential in every bestie and provide numerous opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re interested in moving into a leadership position, taking on a corporate role, or exploring positions in operations or with our commissary team, there’s a clear career path for you here!

Requirements

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Organized and capable of multi-tasking with attention to detail.
Able to communicate efficiently and respectfully.
Able to work in a face paced environment.
Able to stand and be on feet for extended periods of time in varied climate conditions.
Able to carry and lift up to 50 lbs at times.
Ability to go up and down stairs.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1 to 2 years of runner, busser, or server experience in a high volume, or restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize plates according to tickets as they appear in the window.
Check plates for accuracy according to ticket modifications and allergy and dietary restrictions.
Finish plates with any garnishments necessary.
Ensure that meals are plated properly and presented according to standards before leaving the kitchen.
Operate as the primary communication point between servers and kitchen staff should any issues or modifications arise.
Deliver plates to guests using our seat numbering system with excellent customer service.
Answer any questions guests may have about their meals or requests for additional items they may need.
Maintain high levels of cleanliness in the kitchen according to sanitation procedures.
Pre-bus any empty dishes or glassware from tables as you see them.
Pre-Bus, clean and set tables efficiently.
Package to go orders accurately and deliver to the host stand.
Ensure that ticket time standards are being met at all times and problem solve if they are not.
Stock to go stations, plate racks, and assist with any food preparation needed by the kitchen manager.
Other duties as assigned.