PT-Food Runner

Sage Hospitality • Philadelphia, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Runner is responsible for delivering food promptly and ensuring plate presentation and food quality meet the highest possible standards. The role requires knowledge of restaurant operations, menu items and beverages, service procedures, equipment, and applicable liquor regulations. The associate also assists other employees and departments to support the overall performance of the department and hotel.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least 3 months of experience in a similar position.
• Basic knowledge of restaurant operations.
• Ability to communicate in English (speaking, reading, and writing) with guests, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to perform duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, and cooperation, and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment, for up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to travel up to 300 feet regularly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand continuously during preparation, service, or expediting.
• Ability to see minute objects at arm’s length and read meters and controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food in a timely manner and ensure plate presentations and food quality meet the highest possible standards.
• Know table, seat, and station numbers; room capacity; operating hours; proper table setup; and restaurant dress code.
• Follow departmental policies and service procedures.
• Know the restaurant’s liquor brands, wines, beers, non-alcoholic selections, glassware, and garnishes.
• Know menu items, prices, preparation methods and times, ingredients, and quality standards for taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish, and presentation.
• Comply with state liquor regulations, including prohibitions on serving minors and intoxicated persons and on drunk driving.
• Know the proper maintenance and use of equipment and use it only as intended.
• Maintain knowledge of point-of-sale and manual systems.
• Assist other employees and departments to contribute to the overall performance of the department and hotel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED