Food Runner

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Now Hiring! Food Runner

FLSA : FT or PT available

Pay Range : $20 - $21 / hour

Location : Demarest, NJ 07627

Alpine Country Club is currently looking for qualified individuals with a great personality and a passion to provide first class service.

We offer a variety of employment opportunities, including seasonal full-time and part-time positions. If you wish to become part of a world class team, we invite you to apply.

Our team at Alpine Country Club is one that embraces excellence, teamwork, and member satisfaction. Employee growth and advancement is rewarded and encouraged through training, empowerment, recognition, and career opportunities.

We are currently searching for Food Runners to join our team.

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the F&B Manager, a food runner is a dining room professional. A food runner is responsible for food and beverage service in the Alpine CC dining venues.

The food runner will have familiarity with all types of service that Alpine CC provides for its members and guests. The incumbent is also responsible for knowledge of all food and beverage that is served at Alpine CC.

Food runners are required to enthusiastically distribute food and beverage orders while interacting with our membership in a way that is consistent with Alpine CC standards.

The way food runners present themselves to members and non-members is critical. Appearance, proper verbal expression and demeanor are all variables of professional service.

Proper etiquette and protocol must be followed while serving in a prompt efficient and friendly manner. All food runners shall adhere to the steps of service as the guideline for providing service.

Personalizing" service by learning member's names and preferences should always be a priority for service staff. Food runners shall function under the concept of "one team" by helping others in all rooms and positions.

An Alpine CC food runner has a keen ability to anticipate the needs of everyone that is in the dining venue.

A food runner is responsible for cleanliness and sanitation in the service staff areas. If the food runner is not certain about any procedure, technique, or standard, attention must be brought to the supervisor immediately.

Job Responsibilities :

• Provides members and their guests with friendly, efficient, and memorable service with the main focus on hospitality and making great experiences.
• Ensures proper setup and breakdown of all buffet equipment.
• Assists in the completion of all banquet events.
• Properly and efficiently delivers food orders to the corresponding table numbers and seat positions as directed by the Executive Chef and Lead Runner.
• Ensures compliance with alcoholic beverage control regulations and laws. Checks identification of those appearing underage and denies service when appropriate.

Monitors individual consumption and alerts management to situations of concern.

• Has proficient menu knowledge and is familiar with all items and ingredients that are served at the club.
• Delivers food orders as directed.
• Proficiently enters and communicates food and beverage orders on a POS computer terminal or dupe check.
• Ensures proper sequencing / timing with kitchen, reports any delays or problems to supervisor.
• Serves each course using proper techniques.
• Participates in service briefings to ensure product knowledge.
• Assumes responsibility of side work and server station maintenance.
• Ensures room setups are accurate and complete.
• As directed, completes special assignments as requested by supervisor(s)

Experience and Skills :

• Positive Attitude.
• Knowledge of service etiquette and protocol.
• Familiarity with computerized order systems.
• 2 years prior experience in bartending and food service.
• Familiarity with fine dining operations.
• Knowledge of service etiquette and protocol.
• Familiarity with computerized order systems.
• Ability to climb stairs and lift to 35 lbs. daily is required.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Working split shifts and shifts that may exceed 12 hours in duration.
• Working various shifts including weekends and holidays.
16 days ago