Food Runner- Salt + Smoke - Delmar

Salt + Smoke•Saint Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Salt + Smoke is seeking a part-time Food Runner with a passion for service and a commitment to helping the restaurant run smoothly for both the Front of House team and our guests. This role is crucial for organizing plates in the window, finishing them with garnishments, ensuring proper presentation, and delivering meals to guests accurately and efficiently. The Food Runner also assists with to-go orders, maintains cleanliness, and supports servers and kitchen staff. The goal is to facilitate a fast flow of the restaurant while maintaining high levels of organization, hospitality, and cleanliness standards.

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.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1 to 2 years of runner, busser, or server experience in a high volume, or restaurant experience preferred.
Must have open availability.

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.