Food Runner

1100 West Investments LLC • Miami Beach, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Run food and beverage items to customers in a friendly, enthusiastic, professional, and timely manner. This role involves delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately, acting as the point of contact between Front of the House and Back of the House staff, and communicating food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities such as food allergies. Regular attendance and flexibility to work varying schedules to reflect business needs are essential.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to describe all menu items, prices, and methods of preparation. And to use suggestive selling techniques to encourage the guests to choose items that are house specialties.
• Must be minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Experience as a F&B Food Runner or similar entry-level role in a restaurant.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours.
• Availability to work various shifts, including weekends.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.
• One to two (1-2) years of food runner in full-service restaurant or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates, or permits.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run the food and beverage orders for and the food server to the tables for customers, using suggestive selling techniques, clear tables during service.
• Ensure station and table set-ups are complete and perform various side duties as assigned by the server.
• Maintain proper condition and cleanliness of dining areas and servicing equipment.
• Delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately.
• Acting as the point of contact between Front of the House and Back of the House staff.
• Communicating food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities (e.g., food allergies).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED