La Piscina Runner

Job Summary:

The Runner is responsible for delivering food and beverages from the kitchen to the dining area, ensuring that orders are accurate, presented well, and delivered in a timely manner. You will work closely with servers and kitchen staff to facilitate smooth service during meal periods, assisting in maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Your role is essential in ensuring guests have a seamless dining experience by ensuring the efficient flow of food from the kitchen to the table.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Food & Beverage Delivery:
  1. Transport food and beverages from the kitchen to the dining area promptly and accurately, ensuring that each item matches the guest's order.
  2. Double-check orders before delivery to ensure accuracy, including any special requests or dietary preferences.
  3. Assist in delivering food to guests when necessary, working closely with servers to ensure all orders are presented correctly and in a timely manner.
  4. Serve food with attention to detail, ensuring proper plating and garnish as required by the restaurant's standards.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  1. Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and address any order discrepancies or special requests.
  2. Help ensure that orders are prioritized and sent out quickly, especially during peak service hours.
  3. Assist servers in replenishing drinks, side items, and condiments as needed.
  4. Work alongside bussers and other team members to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the dining area.
• Dining Area Support:
  1. Clear empty plates and utensils from tables as guests finish their meals, assisting with the resetting of tables for the next guests.
  2. Help maintain the organization of the dining area by ensuring it is free of clutter and properly stocked with necessary supplies.
  3. Ensure that any unused items, such as glassware or silverware, are quickly and efficiently removed to keep tables neat and tidy.
• Safety & Sanitation Standards:
  1. Adhere to all health and safety guidelines in the handling and delivery of food and beverages.
  2. Ensure that all food deliveries are handled with care to avoid spillage and maintain cleanliness in the dining area.
  3. Regularly clean trays, carts, and any other service items to ensure sanitation standards are met.
• Support Kitchen Operations:
  1. Assist kitchen staff with organizing and arranging food items for delivery to guests.
  2. Ensure that all food is correctly labeled and prepared for the correct guest, paying attention to special instructions.
  3. Communicate with the kitchen team to relay any special guest requests or changes to orders.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a food service or hospitality role, such as a busser or runner, is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures in a restaurant setting.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Strong attention to detail, particularly when it comes to cleanliness and organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work efficiently with team members and engage with guests as needed.
• Ability to stay focused and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to assist others when necessary to ensure smooth operations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and move around the dining room for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, including trays, dishes, and supplies.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach to clean and organize the dining area.

Company Overview

Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn't proper. We are seeking out the best of the best from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced but rewarding above all.

Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.