Server Assistant - Fine Dining Restaurant

Server Assistant - Fine Dining RestaurantWe are looking for a Food Runner to join our team and facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and wait staff. Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils. If you'd like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to provide an excellent dining experience, we'd like to meet you. To be considered for this role, you should be available to work various shifts, including weekends. Ultimately, you will ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.ResponsibilitiesDeliver food orders from the kitchen to customers' tables rapidly and accuratelyAct as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staffCommunicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkinsServe welcome drinks and hors d'oeuvres, upon guests' arrivalEnsure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as neededRemove dirty dishes and utensilsAnswer guests' questions about ingredients and menu itemsInform restaurant staff about customers' feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)Make sure families with young children get kids menus and special silverware setsSkillsExperience as a Food Expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurantUnderstanding of hygiene and food safety rulesPhysical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hoursAvailability to work various shifts, including weekendsMulti-tasking abilitiesGood oral communication skillsAbility to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environmentDegree in hospitality or restaurant management is a plusJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: From $10.00 per hour + tipsSupplemental payTipsBenefitsEmployee discount