Runner

     Runner

JOB SUMMARY

The runner position is responsible for running all the food to guest and help maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeping service area clean neat and organized at all times
• Knowledge of menu descriptions and cocktails.
• Help set up dining room
• Clean polished spoons for service
• Have a working pen
• Knowledge of table numbers
• Being able to smile thought your whole shift and leaving your personal life outside
• Make sure you have birthday candles and matches and back up printer paper
• Organize tickets, keeping track of what goes out
• Helping the kitchen keep track of what needs to be fired
• Assisting in service by bussing and resetting tables when available
• General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed
• Wipe up spills
• Sweeping
• Wiping down the runner station
• Take apart and clean coffee station

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walk and stand for entire shift
• Lift and carry racks or stacks of dishes, glassware and other utensils
• Lift and empty trash cans
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and lifting.
• Work in a high intensity environment
• Working indoors and outdoors
• Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans, burns, slipping and tripping.
• Frequent washing of hands
• Clean and presentable appearance
• Able to work efficiently in crowded and tight areas

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Special knowledge or skills necessary for this position:
  • Food knowledge
  • Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
  • Extremely calm and effectively under pressure
  • Health Department Procedures