Main responsibility is to:
- Ensure that the food is delivered to customers accurately and in a timely manner, which helps enhance the overall dining experience.
- Transport food from the kitchen to the correct tables.
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and servers to deliver seamless service.
- Food Runners typically have to make sure that patrons receive the correct orders within a timely manner.
- They work closely with Waiters and kitchen staff members to keep the expediting counter clear for new orders.
- Their job is to clean trays and tray holders in between use, transfer dishes from the expediting counter to serving trays and place food on the table in front of the appropriate diners.
- They may also interact with customers who need refills on drinks or additional menu items and take orders in the absence of Waiters.
Note: Food runners get 2.5% tip of total food sales from the servers and bartenders.