Kennedy School Theater Food Runner

McMenamins•Portland, OR

About The Position

This position is responsible for will be expected to expedite food from the kitchen to the guests’ table in a timely and efficient manner. The food runner position may also be responsible for bussing duties which include but are not limited to; clearing and re-setting tables, as well as clearing unnecessary dishes from the tables. The food runner will also be expected to assist with other requests from customers. Other duties include but are not limited to; providing the bar with ice and clean glassware, setting up and cleaning of the restaurant or outdoor areas, and generally maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant, backing up the wait staff, sorting of garbage and recycling, and most importantly maintaining customer relations and ensuring a pleasant experience for all patrons. Being a food runner can be hard physical work and this job also requires the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment. A food runner must also have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Each employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management. All McMenamin employees will also be expected to keep current on all company events, history, and products. Other duties as assigned by the Manager on duty.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain current food handlers card
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays required
Ability to remain calm and focused in a high volume, deadline oriented work environment
Provide excellent customer service in a high volume environment
Safely lift and carry heavy objects while remaining calm and focused in a high volume, deadline oriented work environment with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary.
Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking, stair climbing and working outdoors in varied weather conditions as necessary
Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping
Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, and use of kitchen equipment, etc.
Ability to communicate clearly and be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, and customers
Work around various heat sources, including grills, broilers, and hot-oil fryers
Work with and around sharp objects, including knives & slicers
Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing
Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Responsibilities

Expediting food from the kitchen to the guests’ table in a timely and efficient manner
Bussing duties which include but are not limited to; clearing and re-setting tables, as well as clearing unnecessary dishes from the tables
Assisting with other requests from customers
Providing the bar with ice and clean glassware
Setting up and cleaning of the restaurant or outdoor areas
Maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant
Backing up the wait staff
Sorting of garbage and recycling
Maintaining customer relations and ensuring a pleasant experience for all patrons
Performing job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management
Keeping current on all company events, history, and products
Complete side work as directed by the manager