Host Food Runner

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Job Duties

• Host /Food Runner - Greet guests politely and escort them to their respective tables, pull seats, and ensure they are comfortable. Confirm with guests that seating and service meets their expectations. Say goodbye to guests, inquire if quality of service was provided, and invite their return. Record any problems experienced. Review all reservations and return messages to ensure that all reservations are accounted for. Check with manager to stay informed of private parties to be held at the restaurant. Deliver food to appropriate tables and distribute food correctly according to ticket/seating. Ensure food order, presentation, and placement of food is correct prior to leaving back of the house. Interact with guests and answer questions regarding food orders being delivered. Clean tables, refill water glasses, stock the bar, wash dishes, and assist with food preparation. Maintain cleanliness of dining room, restrooms, entryway, kitchen, prep area, and equipment. Ensure menus are clean, free of stains, and in good condition. Maintain a positive and professional attitude. Practice positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during work hours. Follow all health and safety regulations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 2 years related experience
• Less than high school graduate
• Must be 16 years of age
• Job may require employee to drive a company or personal vehicle; job is non-DOT regulated and an MVR is required.
• Per 8-hour shift. Stand for 8 hours. Typical restaurant environment (Low to moderate noise level, low exposure to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, grease, wet floors, and vibrations.) Regular interactions with others and performs a degree of independent work. Continuously lifts 11 to 20 pounds. Frequently lifts 21 to 30 pounds. Occasionally lifts 41 to 50 pounds. Infrequently lifts 51 to 100 pounds. Continuously bend/stoop/twist (greater than 30 degrees). Frequently grasp/grip (whole hand)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of cooking practices and methods.
• Experienced in cold food stations.
• Detail oriented with good organizational and communication skills.
• Able to follow procedures and processes and work in a team environment.
• Communicate in a factual, polite, and professional manner.