Food Runner

Union Venture GroupAustin, Texas

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Job Description

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIPJob Description: Food RunnerJob Summary A food runner is responsible for delivering dishes from the kitchen to the correct tables in a restaurant. They work closely with the kitchen and waitstaff to ensure timely and accurate food service. Food runners also collaborate with the kitchen staff to confirm order accuracy and presentation. In addition to delivering meals, they may assist with various tasks such as refilling water glasses, clearing empty plates, and providing general support to the serving team. This role requires effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dining environment.

Responsibilities

Food Delivery: Delivering dishes from the kitchen to the appropriate tables in a timely manner, ensuring that the food is presented well and matches the order.
Communication: Coordinating with kitchen staff, servers, and sometimes management to ensure that the right dishes are prepared and delivered to the correct tables.
Quality Control: Checking the presentation and quality of dishes before delivering them to guests. This may include verifying that special requests or dietary restrictions are accommodated.
Timing: Ensuring that food is delivered promptly, coordinating with the kitchen to maintain proper timing so that all courses are served at the right temperature and in the correct order.
Table Set-Up: Assisting with setting up and clearing tables, including refilling water glasses, providing condiments, and removing used dishes.
Customer Service: Interacting with guests in a friendly and professional manner. Responding to any additional requests or inquiries from diners.
Cleanliness: Keeping work areas clean and organized. This may include clearing empty plates, wiping down tables, and maintaining a tidy workspace.
Knowledge of Menu: Familiarity with the menu items to accurately describe dishes to guests and answer any questions they may have.
Teamwork: Collaborating with other staff members, including servers, kitchen staff, and management, to ensure a seamless dining experience for guests.
Adaptability: Being able to handle a fast-paced environment, adapt to changes, and efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Overall, the role of a food runner is essential in providing excellent customer service and contributing to the overall efficiency of the dining establishment.

Qualifications

TABC and Food Handlers Certified
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Works well with others

Benefits/Perks

Free parking across the street from the establishment.
You will get to work with a friendly & great team

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Union Venture Group has 40 years of combined experience in the food and beverage industry, with over 20 successful projects created, designed, and built in both the Austin, Houston, and Dallas markets along with Fort Collins, CO. The owners/CEOs launched their hospitality business from humble beginnings seventeen years ago. The entrepreneurs’ first concept debuted in Austin, and their immediate success allowed them to grow at a rapid pace. Our now burgeoning business is the epitome of a start-from-scratch success story, mainly due to their clear knack for creating concepts that cater to specific demographics in certain regions within different metropolitan areas.

We hold a high standard for our concepts and our employees. Our Employees are a very important part of the company. They are highly dedicated to serving our customers. Our success in maintaining the high quality our customers have come to expect is only possible because of the people we hire.

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Union Venture Group lists this role as a Full-time position.

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