RUNNER

Clarke s Group • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A hospitality and food service professional comes to work on time in the proper uniform, both clean and pressed, with all necessary tools needed to perform their job. This includes their unique talents, a welcoming disposition, necessary menu and restaurant knowledge, and a commitment to teamwork.

A food runner at PJ Clarke’s is responsible for properly reading a table’s ticket, following instruction from both the front of house management team as well as the chef expediting the food, bringing the food to the appropriate table, placing the food at the table according to the position numbers and following through with any additional needs of that table that will improve their experience. Along with the servers, the runners are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the dining room throughout service.

Runners are responsible for preparing, maintaining, breaking down, and cleaning their work area according to their designated side work. In addition, the runners are asked to help clean and maintain the employee and guest restrooms, locker rooms, and storage areas.

Requirements

• Experience providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and deliver orders in a timely manner
• Ability to provide top-notch customer service in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff
• Does high-quality work while unsupervised
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed
• Able to move at least 40 pounds
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
• Great organizational skills
• A team player with good communication skills
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Punctual and reliable attendance

Nice To Haves

• Serve Safe and/or safety, food prep certifications

Responsibilities

• Properly read a table’s ticket.
• Follow instructions from front of house management and the chef expediting food.
• Bring food to the appropriate table.
• Place food at the table according to position numbers.
• Follow through with additional needs of the table to improve their experience.
• Assist with upkeep and maintenance of the dining room throughout service.
• Prepare, maintain, breakdown, and clean work area according to designated side work.
• Help clean and maintain employee and guest restrooms, locker rooms, and storage areas.

What This Job Offers

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