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Job DescriptionDescription: Description Our Food Runners are an extension of our chef and kitchen, by not only delivering food to our guests, but presenting the food to guests in an exciting and informative manner. The Food Runner should know all details of each dish, including details of the ingredients, preparation techniques, and all of the chef’s notes surrounding each dish. This information should be shared in a creative way to our guests to enhance their experience. The Food Runner is responsible for delivering the right dish, to the right table, to the right guest, with the correct serving utensils needed. The food runner will also support the front of house team, looking out for areas of opportunity and assisting, as needed, to ensure guests are well-taken care of. Qualities required: • Have a minimum 2 years' experience in hospitality or customer service., • Be friendly, social, and like to interact with staff and guests; Be a team player., • Be very meticulous, efficient, and open to learning and suggestions, • Be prompt, reliable, and always carry a gracious and hospitable attitude, • Have a minimum knowledge of food and beverage., • Have a strong personality. Be determined to deliver a detailed and high level of luxury service. Responsibilities: • Prepare trays, plates, utensils, and napkins for service., • Assist the kitchen with setup and restocking plateware throughout the shift., • Efficiently deliver food from the kitchen to the guest., • Have knowledge of every menu item and ability to explain to guests in full detail., • Act as liaison between the service staff and the kitchen regarding special requests or restrictions. Must work closely with the captains and kitchen to ensure efficient timing of food. • Set up and close the expediting station in the kitchen., • Communicate counts of items and 86’d items to the wait staff, bartenders and managers., • Be able to do all tableside moves., • Be able to lift and carry heavy trays throughout the restaurant., • Mark and clear tables, as needed., • Assist in maintaining the proper level of service on the floor at all times., • Assist with polishing duties., • Prepare and serve coffee and tea to the highest standard and able to interact with guests in full detail., • Set up and breakdown the coffee station before and after each shift., • Assist in maintaining the proper level of service on the floor and at the bar at all times., • Acknowledge guests about food details and serve dishes following standard and order.

Job DescriptionDescription:Katana is now hiring Food Runners! Katana is an iconic destination in the heart of West Hollywood, known for its elevated Japanese cuisine, vibrant nightlife energy, and unforgettable guest experience. What You’ll Do: A Food Runner delivers food from the kitchen to the guest, helps expedite orders during times when no manager is on the line and maintains the cleanliness and upkeep of the expo line. Your Key Responsibilities: • Prepare runner station at expo line and prepare condiments and salads, • Check for food quality, proper presentation and consistency, • Deliver food to guests, explaining each dish, the accompanied condiments and how they should be used, • Assist servers in clearing tables and providing guest needs, such as silverware and condiments, • Stay on the line when not otherwise busy with work, • Run bus tubs to dish area when needed, • Maintain the efficiency and cleanliness of the expo line and runner station, • Perform station opening/closing and side work duties for each shift, • Be available to fill in as needed to ensure a smooth and an efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the Restaurant Manager or immediate supervisor, • Create a welcoming environment for guests by greeting them, thanking them, and saying “good-bye”, • Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, • 2 years previous experience in a high-end, high-volume restaurant, • Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure, • Strong communication skills, both with guests and teammates, • A positive, upbeat attitude with a strong work ethic, • Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends – we’re looking for team players who can adapt to the flow of the restaurant, • A valid Food Handler Card and Alcohol Awareness Training Certificate (must have upon hire), • Ability to work standing for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and manage a physically demanding role

Job Description Responsibilities: * Has at least 5 years of experience serving in restaurants and basic knowledge in food & beverage. * Always provides prompt, courteous, and professional food & beverage service to all restaurant guests. * Reports to the Supervisor/Manager before a shift starts to obtain the assigned station. * Ensures that work areas/stations are clean, orderly, and stocked with the specified condiments and amenities. * Ensures that tables are set properly according to assigned stations. * Consistently notifies Supervisor/Manager of any inventory that needs to be ordered or stocked. * Completes side duties; stocking condiments, folding napkins, polishing silver/glassware, preparing rollups, etc. * Maintains complete knowledge of restaurant floor layout to serve guests efficiently. * Adheres to an established sequence of service standards. * Ensures guests are greeted within two minutes. * Ensures guests’ orders are taken in a timely manner. * Acknowledges a guest immediately and by name if possible. * Maintains complete knowledge of all food & beverage items, prices, ingredients, methods of preparation, and availability. * Able to provide suggestions to guests while describing tastes and flavors in the food, wine, and craft cocktails. * Accurately opens all checks and enters information on the point-of-sale system. * Ensures that all guest orders are accurate before serving. * Maintains proper table maintenance in between courses. * Effectively performs tableside service with poise, confidence, and compliance with all safety and sanitation standards. * Ensures that all sales are accounted for and accurate prior to presenting a check to the guest. * Ensures that guest receives their check in a timely manner. * Follows all cash handling procedures and check-closing procedures. * Ensure coupons, comps, room charge, credit card, etc. are settled in compliance with accounting policies. * Verifies all check discrepancies with Supervisor/Manager before changing and closing. * Exhibits extreme care when handling dishware, glassware, silverware, and food product. * Helps to keep the restaurant sanitized up to training standards. * Includes all responsibilities listed under beverage runner, food runner, and server assistant. Minimum Qualifications: * Previous experience of serving in a fine-dining restaurant is mandatory. * Must possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills to effectively interface with guests. * Must be able to walk/stand for long periods of time. * Must be able to lift up to 30lbs.

Job DescriptionThe h.wood Group’s, Alice Kitchen in & Los Angeles is seeking a hardworking and dedicated Food Runner The ideal candidate possesses a guest first attitude, strong commitment to service, and excellent communication. We ask for a willingness to receive and offer direction, be solutions oriented, and encourage a hospitality driven environment. Open availability preferred. Summary of Duties: - Runs and serves food from the kitchen to the dining room in the manner described in this manual. - Commands full menu knowledge and preparation methods at all times. - Assists the Chef in expediting the food to the dining room. - Assists in bussing tables and marking appropriate silverware when necessary. - Works as a liaison between the kitchen and the serving staff, conveying guest issues. - Reports to the kitchen if the table is properly cleared and marked or if guests are eating slowly. - Identifies and briefly describes each plate to the guests accurately. Aware of all upcoming orders and status of tables expecting food. - Always uses position numbers. - Keeps expediter station and the kitchen stocked with plates, plate wipes, ramekins, etc. throughout service. - Follows all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, and IL Health Department following all health and safety regulations. - Performs all opening and closing duties as assigned. Requirements ● Ability to work well under intense time pressure ● Excellent emotional control in fast-paced environments ● Dedication to on-time arrival for shifts ● Responsible and trustworthy ● Attentive to detail

Job DescriptionDescription:BOA Steakhouse is now hiring BACK SERVERS to join our team! BOA Steakhouse offers an unforgettable experience in the world of American steakhouse cuisine, based in Southern California and part of Innovative Dining Group's collection of trendy and exciting restaurants including Sushi Roku and Katana Robata & Sushi Bar. This innovative Steakhouse concept brings together a blend of inventive traditional dishes, a vibrant atmosphere, and an array of custom cocktails. With a commitment to providing unmatched hospitality, BOA Steakhouse has quickly become a go-to destination for tastemakers from around the world. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey like no other at BOA Steakhouse Sunset. What You’ll Do: A Back Server is responsible for the support of the server and standards of service. You will do this by maintaining cleanliness of the entire restaurant and its perimeters, delivering food from kitchen to the guest, assist in table management, reset tables in a speedy and professional manner and overall support the servers in the steps of service. Your Key Responsibilities: • Exhibiting the ability to support Servers and work as a team, • Upholding service standards to ensure a memorable guest experience, • Exhibiting a familiarity with daily menus, • Taking part in pre-service duties and applicable closing duties, • Maintaining and upholding our company's vision and values, • Demonstrating a passion for details and a willingness to learn, • Participating in service/culinary education sessions, • Previous food and beverage experience as a busser, runner, or serving assistant capacity, • Strong knowledge and interest in food and beverage, • Has a sincere interest in the hospitality industry, • Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills, • Able to work in a team environment and welcome feedback and direction, • Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time, • Lift up to 50 pounds of weight, • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, climb up and down stairs, walk, carry multiple objects We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage everyone to respond.

Food Runner Job Duties: Picks up food product for orders placed by the service staff and delivers the meal to our guests. Assists the kitchen and service staff as needed to maintain the highe

Plan menus and order subsistence; prepare and serve meals in galleys, mess decks, and wardrooms; manage storerooms, inventories, and financial records; operate and maintain kitchen and dining spaces; lead food production teams and supervise sanitation and food safety; support executive dining servic

Food Runner Job Responsibilities: Picks up food product for orders placed by the service staff and delivers the meal to our guests. Assists the kitchen and service staff as needed to maintain the highest level of food quality, presentation, and timing to o

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Prepare and cook menu items to required standards; Follow safety and sanitation standards; Execute recipes to meet guest expectations; Maintain kitchen cleanliness; Assist with menu prep and stocking.

Bar Louie - JobID: 200-188108 [Kitchen Staff / Food Prep] As a Prep Cook at Bar Louie, you'll: Learn all Prep Items; Prepare, label, rotate and store every item with 100% adherence to the recipe specifications and required par levels; Ensure all food is maintained, stored and served at the correct t

Golden Nugget - - Responsibilities: Prepare and cook menu items to meet guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.

WKS Restaurant Group - JobID: 600-274057496 [Kitchen Staff / Food Prep] As a Prep Cook at WKS Restaurant Group, you'll: Prepare ingredients and cook dishes according to recipes; Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen; Assist in inventory management and ordering supplies; Ensure food sa

Merrill Gardens - 627 Silver Spur Road - Responsibilities: Assist in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures; Ensures all food items are prepared in a timely fashion; Maintains kitchen sanitation and safety standards; Attends all regularly scheduled dini

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - - Responsibilities: Set up cook stations; Ensure prep items are always available on the cook line and restock as needed; Prepare food items according to recipe, portion, and presentation specifications; Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized cook stations, kitchen coo

The Capital Grille - - Responsibilities: Prepare, cook and assemble all cold food items, salads, cold appetizers, and hot and cold desserts; Prep and prepare all food items offered in the restaurant; Stock the alley and line with items needed to complete orders on time; Maintain proper food safety

Tender Greens - - Responsibilities: Assist in preparing and organizing food items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Clean and sanitize plates, glassware, utensils, and guest and team member touch points; Keep the restaurant clean and safe through sanitation practices; Support timely guest service by ensuring availability of clean dishware; Follow health and safety standards and

Oakmont Senior Living - - Responsibilities: Prepare dish room/area prior to meal service; Transport all dishes to the kitchen following meal preparation and mealtimes; Clear, wash and sanitize dishes and utensils; Return clean dishes and utensils to appropriate storage areas; Respond to resident co

Golden Nugget - - Responsibilities: Maintain clean dishes and support kitchen with fast, courteous service.

TGIF - 19855 Rinaldi St [Busser / Porter / Cleaner] As a Dishwasher at TGIF, you'll: Ensure dishes and cookware are sanitized and available as needed; Maintain daily cleanliness and maintenance of dish machine; Clean and sanitize service area and kitchen throughout shift; Complete assigned prep work

California Pizza Kitchen - - Responsibilities: Clean all dishes, glassware, pots, and pans in a timely manner; Maintain dish machine in clean, working order; Assist management with receiving deliveries and proper storage/rotation; Perform in-store janitorial cleaning when applicable; Follow all san

Tender Greens - - Responsibilities: Properly cleaning and sanitizing all dishes, glassware, utensils and pots; Restocking dishes in front and back of house; Assisting with cleaning other areas of the restaurant as requested; Handling all foods, storage, and cleaning activities in accordance with sa

Merrill Gardens - Silver Spur Road - Responsibilities: Wash all dishes and assist cooks in preparation of breakfast, lunch, or dinner meals; Complete all cleaning duties on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule; Handle all food, storage, and cleaning activities in accordance with federal, state and

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - - Responsibilities: Wash, clean, and store dishes, pots, pans, cooking equipment, utensils, and containers; Keep the dish room, station, and equipment clean and organized; Set up the dish machine and inspect and test sanitizer for proper temperature or chemical mix; As

Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards.

Follow the supervisor's assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines. As a Cook, you will partake in important food preparation for guest orders and communicate with se

Xperience XRG - JobID: e01d9960-b47a-4be8-b343-80e3b2334274 [Busser / Porter / Cleaner] As a Dishwasher at Xperience XRG, you'll: Set-up, operate and clean kitchen machinery/equipment properly and safely and store it in its proper place; Clean and sanitize food service, preparation ware, dish room,

Yard House - - Responsibilities: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen supplies, restrooms, facilities, and grounds.

Outback Steakhouse - - Responsibilities: Maintaining organization and flow while washing dishes and utensils; Practicing food safety and sanitation; Restocking kitchen and cook line as needed throughout the shift; General cleaning of the restaurant; Pace and organization of Dish execution.

Xperience Restaurant Group - - Responsibilities: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in assigned area; Set up, operate, and clean kitchen equipment safely; Clean and sanitize dishware and kitchen areas; Rack and store ware according to standards; Assist with loading/unloading equipment and maintain