Seasonal Food Runner - PT Hours

Saks•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Food Runner, described in the job posting as a Restaurant Server Assistant, supports dining-room service by maintaining tables and service areas and delivering food and beverages to guests. The role helps ensure guests receive service consistent with Neiman Marcus standards and assists kitchen and waitstaff with service needs. It also involves maintaining restaurant cleanliness and hygiene, preparing the dining room, and completing assigned pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties. The position is seasonal and part-time, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience serving food and beverages and following proper table-service guidelines.
Ability to work autonomously.
Motivated and results-driven.
Knowledge of proper placement of china, glassware, and flatware for table settings.
Thorough knowledge of order of service and placement of table settings, food, and beverages as indicated by kitchen tickets and the guidebook.
Thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology.
Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties simultaneously.
Exceptional customer-service and problem-solving skills.
A collaborative “win together” mentality.
Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clear and reset dining-room tables.
Deliver popovers, butter, water, and food and beverages to guests according to kitchen tickets.
Maintain bus stations and beverage areas.
Learn dining-room table numbers and sections.
Assist kitchen and service staff with customer requests, restocking plates, bagging to-go orders, and setting up the expediter station.
Assist waitstaff, including refilling beverages and running food from the kitchen to the dining room.
Set up the dining room with items such as coffee, iced tea, and ice.
Restock glasses, flatware, and linens.
Participate in daily pre-shift meetings.
Complete pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Lift and move objects such as tables, chairs, and highchairs.
Clean and maintain the restaurant and workstation.
Maintain hygiene standards, including appropriate uniform, clothing, shoes, hair, and nails, and report to work prepared with necessary supplies and equipment.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
Employee discount
Career advancement opportunities