Restaurant Runner at The Hive
Required skills
- food runner
- steps of service
- kitchen
- dining room
- table clearing
- side work
- sanitation
- menu knowledge
- English
- flexible hours
Nice to have
- art
- hospitality
Role summary
The Hive is seeking a Restaurant Runner to join their team. The primary responsibility is to deliver food to patrons accurately and efficiently, ensuring presentation standards are met. This role involves assisting servers with table preparation, clearing, and side work, and communicating between the kitchen and service staff. The ideal candidate will have strong food knowledge, excellent communication skills in English, a positive attitude, and a commitment to sanitation and cleanliness. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required, along with the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Reports To: Restaurant Manager
General Purpose: The Runner’s primary responsibility is to deliver food to restaurant patrons. Food Runners are the last of the staff to see the meal before it reaches the customer, so it's important for them to know what each dish is supposed to look like so nothing is missed. The Food Runner may also perform other essential duties as required.
Specific Responsibilities:
Understands role within the steps of service.
Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
Delivers food from kitchen to dining room tables in a timely, accurate manner.
Assists server with preparation of tables, service station, and coffee station.
Assists servers and busser with table clearing and side work.
Communicates between kitchen and servers regarding the status of each table and delivery of food.
Assists supervisor and executes any and all tasks as assigned.
When possible, assists chef and executes any and all tasks as assigned.
Polishes silverware.
Completes all sidework as outlined in manual.
Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with co-workers and guests.
Maintains a clean, orderly appearance of the restaurant service area.
Follow all proper sanitation guidelines.
Exhibits strong food knowledge: knows menu descriptions for bar and dining room.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
Responsible, dependable, punctual.
Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read and understand English.
Clean and professional appearance.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
Must pass a background check.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to carry full service tray comfortably.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.
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