Food Runner - Aleteo
About The Position
The Food Runner at Aleteo Rooftop Restaurant supports seamless service by delivering food quickly and accurately while maintaining high presentation standards in a high-energy rooftop environment. The role works closely with culinary and service teams to support pacing, flow, and overall guest satisfaction throughout service. Responsibilities include delivering dishes promptly and accurately, verifying presentation and quality, communicating about order readiness and special requests, and helping pace courses. The Food Runner assists servers and server assistants during busy periods, responds to table needs, clears and resets tables, and monitors dining room activity. The role also maintains clean, organized expo and service areas, restocks stations, supports opening and closing side work, and communicates with service and culinary teams. The position requires adherence to food-handling, health, safety, sanitation, company, and brand standards. The Food Runner is expected to maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude, work collaboratively, accept coaching, and maintain reliable and consistent attendance. Other duties may be assigned by restaurant leadership.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized during busy service periods.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Professional appearance and adherence to grooming standards.
- Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain.
- Alcohol Service Certification required or ability to obtain.
Nice To Haves
- Previous restaurant or kitchen experience preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver food from the kitchen to guests promptly and accurately.
- Ensure dishes meet presentation and quality standards before leaving the kitchen.
- Communicate with the culinary team regarding order readiness, modifications, and special requests.
- Support proper timing and pacing of courses during service.
- Assist servers and server assistants during busy service periods.
- Respond quickly to table needs and guest requests.
- Clear and reset tables to maintain smooth service flow.
- Monitor dining room activity to support guest pacing and service needs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of expo lines and service areas.
- Restock service stations, utensils, and supplies.
- Support opening and closing side work duties.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with service and culinary teams.
- Collaborate with kitchen, service, and support teams.
- Follow health, safety, sanitation, food-handling, company, and brand standards.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by restaurant leadership.
- Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Bonus program
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
