Food Runner- Tableau

Benefits :

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Dining Discount
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus
• AND MORE!

Perks :

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Family Meal
• Discounted Parking

Because we offer a great place to work, others have taken notice! New Orleans CityBusiness has recognized us 9-times as one of the "Best Places to Work"

Essential Functions

• Bringing hot food off the line into the dining room for servers to bring to guests
• Assisting service staff, chef and line cooks as requested
• Restocking line as needed
• On going maintenance in the kitchen
• Opening and closing side work as instructed by Chefs and management team
• Arriving to work on time, properly dressed
• Find out the assignments and complete side work in an efficient manner
• Know the table numbers and drop off points
• Ticket accuracy
• Check all tickets thoroughly
• Entrée ticket has been punched in and gone to the entrée side once appetizers are ready for delivery
• Each tray must have appropriate underliners for soups and appetizers whenever necessary
• Keeping the level of bread appropriate for business levels
• For lead Runner- expedite food from hot appetizers and salads
• Carrying trays of appetizers, entrees, and desserts to the dining room
• Returning any bussed trays in the dining room to the dishroom or runner’s line
• Keeping up with stocking standards throughout service
• Keeping the kitchen clean before, during and after service
• Stocking the broil, sauté, middle, back line, hot apps, pantry and dessert areas with plates, bowls, tureens, silverware, glassware and anything else which may be needed to send food trays out to the dining room
• Following the breakdown procedures and breaking down the kitchen in an efficient manner
• Performing all duties in a professional manner, when dealing with guests or other employees
• Helping other runners, warewashers, cooks, waiters, bartenders, and managers when called upon
• Maintaining proper communication among team members and management, to ensure satisfaction of all guests needs
• Making any dessert or set-up in a timely manner
• Perform additional duties as requested by Chefs and management team

Requirements :

• Experience in a fine-dining or high-volume restaurant
• Ability to converse, read and write in English with excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Able to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately in a positive, upbeat and enthusiastic way
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interactions / relationships with management, coworkers and guests while maintaining an outgoing, friendly and approachable attitude
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision and complete required tasks within set schedules and deadlines
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, time management, follow-up and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment with a customer service orientation
• Be flexible and eager to learn new things
• Maintain a strong professional presence and present a well-groomed appearance
• Must be able to safety carry large trays containing food through the kitchen into the dining rooms, bars and banquet spaces
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, twist, lift, push, pull and grip items when necessary.

May lift up to 30 pounds; push, pull or move items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Manual dexterity is essential
• Must be able to work varied hours / days, including evenings, weekends and holidays, in accordance with restaurant operations and adhere to the attendance requirements of the company
• Must adhere to the established appearance, hygiene, and dress code guidelines
• Ability to adhere to and comply with all rules and regulations of the company

General Comments : This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and their requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and / or requirements of the position.

Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add to or revise this job description at any time, with or without prior notice.

Employment is at-will and this job description does not imply an employment contract.

The Dickie Brennan family of restaurants - Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House location - is recruiting experienced front-of-house staff to add to our talented team.

Join our team and accelerate your career path in hospitality. There are many opportunities for growth and promotion within Dickie Brennan & Company.

We are a family owned and run business and offer a warm, professional environment to work. We value hard work, dedication and sincerity.

We have many long-tenured team members who have risen through the ranks.

We view each employee as an ambassador for New Orleans and its unique culture. Our restaurants are avid supporters of local farmers and fisherman.

Each of our restaurants accentuates Louisiana's culinary history through the use of local ingredients and techniques. The entire team at Dickie Brennan & Company remains dedicated to delivering superior dining experiences through serving locally sourced, updated versions of classic New Orleans cuisine, and outstanding service in our four French Quarter restaurants.

Dickie Brennan & Company was established in 1991 to continue the rich history of New Orleans cuisine through locally inspired and nationally recognized cuisine.

Today, Dickie Brennan's restaurant group includes four restaurants located in New Orleans' picturesque French Quarter : Palace Cafe, Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse, Bourbon House, and Tableau.

We also own & operate Acorn Cafe (Located in New Orleans' City Park adjacent to the Louisiana Children's Museum) and The Commissary Kitchen + Market in New Orleans' Garden District and the historic Pascal's Manale located in Uptown New Orleans.