Server Assistant/ Food Runner

Trattoria Pasquale

Server Assistant/ Food Runner

Tampa, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Supplemental health benefits

    Shift meal provided

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Job description

    We are looking for a Food Runner/Server Assistant to join our team and facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and wait staff. Food Runner/Server Assistant responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils. If you’d like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to provide an excellent dining experience, we’d like to meet you. To be considered for this role, you should be available to work various shifts, including weekends. Ultimately, you will ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.

    Responsibilities

    Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately

    Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff

    Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g.food allergies)

    Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins

    Serve welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres, upon guests’ arrival

    Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)

    Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed

    Remove dirty dishes and utensils

    Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items

    Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)

    Make sure families with young children get kids menus and special silverware sets

    Skills

    Experience as a Food Expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurant

    Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules

    Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours

    Availability to work various shifts, including weekends

    Multi-tasking abilities

    Good oral communication skills

    Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment

    Degree in hospitality or restaurant management is a plus

    Restaurant type:

    Bar

    Casual dining restaurant

    Shift availability:

    8, 10, or 12 hour shifts

    Night Shift (Preferred)

    Day Shift (Preferred)

    Weekly day range:

    Monday to Friday

    Weekends as needed

    Hours of operation are Tuesday - Saturday 5PM - close.