Food runner

The Club at Quail Ridge • Boynton Beach, FL

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About The Position

Quail Ridge is a private country club seeking a professional, energetic, and detail-oriented Food Runner for its Food & Beverage team. The Food Runner connects the culinary and service teams by moving food promptly and accurately from the kitchen to members and guests, helping deliver the exceptional dining experience expected at a premier private club.

The role requires urgency, accuracy, clear communication, teamwork, and attention to presentation. The Food Runner coordinates course timing with service and culinary staff, responds to dining-room needs, supports servers and server assistants during busy periods, and helps with events and service-area upkeep. The position also offers an opportunity to learn front-of-house and culinary operations and develop skills for advancement within the Food & Beverage team.

Requirements

• Strong interest in hospitality and providing exceptional service.
• Professional, polished, and approachable demeanor.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and remain calm and focused during high-volume service.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn and confidently identify menu items.
• Ability to carry multiple plates and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Strong work ethic, willingness to take initiative, and ability to follow direction and respond positively to coaching.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an upscale restaurant, private club, fine dining establishment, luxury hotel, or high-end hospitality environment; preferred but not required.
• Previous food runner, server assistant, server, or hospitality experience.
• Food safety certification; preferred or may be required based on position responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food promptly, accurately, and professionally to members and guests, ensuring it reaches the correct table and seat.
• Check dishes for completeness, presentation, and order accuracy before leaving the kitchen.
• Communicate missing, incorrect, or incomplete items to the culinary team.
• Learn menu items, table numbers, seat positions, allergies, modifications, and special requests.
• Coordinate course timing with servers, captains, managers, and culinary team members.
• Use proper service techniques and maintain professional presentation when delivering food.
• Monitor the dining room and offer assistance when needed.
• Relay member requests or concerns promptly to the appropriate server or manager.
• Assist servers with large parties, multiple courses, and high-volume service; support Server and Server Assistant teams during busy periods.
• Keep the pass and service areas clean, organized, and efficient; stock and organize service stations throughout the shift.
• Assist with clearing plates, resetting tables when appropriate, opening and closing duties, and other assigned side work.
• Assist with private events, member functions, and special dining experiences.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards; handle food, plates, and service equipment safely and professionally.
• Maintain a polished appearance, professional demeanor, and discretion with respect to member privacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed