Food Runners - Prime & Provisions

DineAmic Hospitality•Berwyn, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Prime & Provisions, an award-winning steakhouse in downtown Chicago, is seeking Food Runners to join its team. This role is crucial for delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and excellent teamwork skills to ensure food is delivered accurately, efficiently, and with proper presentation.

Requirements

Previous restaurant experience required; high-volume experience strongly preferred.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
Basic knowledge of food handling, safety standards, and allergens.
Technical proficiency with computers and POS systems.

Nice To Haves

Accountability
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Integrity
Personal Development
Professionalism
Self-Management
Teamwork and Collaboration

Responsibilities

Deliver food to guests quickly and accurately according to table numbers and seat positions while confirming order accuracy and presentation standards.
Maintain strong knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and allergens to verify dishes and modifications before leaving the kitchen.
Communicate clearly with kitchen staff, servers, and management to ensure proper timing and pacing of courses.
Describe dishes, along with modifications, when delivering food and answer basic menu questions when appropriate.
Safely perform tableside service elements that may involve sharp utensils or controlled flame presentations when required.
Assist with garnishing and final plate presentation when directed by kitchen leadership.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo line, service stations, and runner areas.
Support servers and service teams during peak periods to maintain smooth service flow.
Assist with clearing plates, resetting tables, and maintaining dining room readiness as needed.
Complete opening, running, and closing side work as assigned.
Follow all company policies, food safety standards, and sanitation guidelines.
Handle guest interactions with professionalism and hospitality.
Contribute positively to team morale and support fellow team members during high-volume periods.
Additional duties as needed within the scope of the role.