Restaurant Food Runner - Seasonal

Job Summary:

Food and Beverage Restaurant Runners is responsible for delivering the food from the kitchen to a customer in a restaurant. They are responsible for ensuring that each customer receives the correct order. A few of the main duties of a food runner are handing the order to the chef, double checking orders, matching the food ticket to the customer, and refilling customer's drinks. They also have to answer any questions a customer may have. Some of the jobs titles that a food runner could grow into are restaurant manager and server.

Responsibilities and Duties Include but Not Limited to the Following:

• Maintains the serving station well stocked, clean and sanitized during food service.
• Serves as a liaison between the service and culinary teams to ensure that orders are accurate, well prepared and presented and served in a timely fashion, all in accord with The Betsy standards.
• Organizes food tickets for the chefs.
• Assists in the plating of food orders by adding simple ingredients or decorations and taking additional items to the table like condiments and serving utensils.
• Inspects food prior to serving to ensure that it is well prepared, properly presented, and served at the right temperature.
• Deliver food orders to the tables the proper order as per restaurant standards.
• Confirms the patrons satisfaction with their food items, answers any questions they may have about the food and resolves any additional requests or complaints.
• As needed, assists in the clearing, cleaning, disinfecting and resetting of tables, refilling empty water glasses or coffee cups, cleaning and disinfecting floors and surfaces in the dining room or kitchen, etc.
• Performs additional tasks as required by management..

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Some education or experience in food preparation is preferred.
• 1 year of prior experience in a luxury hotel or high end restaurant strongly preferred.
• Must be able to:
  • Speak, read, write, and understand English. Spanish is desirable;
  • Fulfill the Food Handler and Responsible Vendor training and certification requirements;
  • Critically assess the quality of prepared food items, with especial attention to details;
  • Perform physically demanding tasks like standing and walking for extended periods, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs of weight, and work outdoors;
  • Use a point of sale system;
  • Follow detailed instructions;
  • Convey a professional image;
  • Identify and address details;
  • Work well with others;
  • Work independently;
  • Multi-task.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The Betsy – South Beach is an equal opportunity employer, harassment-free and a drug-free workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.