Food Runner

ABOUT US:

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles-based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The company is responsible for some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world's best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Food Runner is a key part of the dining experience ensuring food is delivered promptly and accurately at high quality standards. The position looks for an individual who possesses exceptional communication skills and has fast-paced restaurant experience in a fine dining setting. Open availability is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the waiters to the kitchen.
• Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority.
• Assist in the final preparation of dishes.
• Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation, and temperature.
• Deliver orders to maintain fast service.
• Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines or dishwashing.
• Ensure the restaurant meets quality and sanitation standards and assist in cleaning.
• Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g., when a customer has a particular request)
• Support other tasks as needed (e.g., telephone orders)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Proven experience as food runner or other restaurant position.
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a restaurant.
• Skillfulness in using kitchen equipment or utensils.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities.
• A customer-oriented approach.
• Great physical endurance.
• Must be able to stand during entire shift, often up to 8 hours with frequent bending, squatting, and lifting plates, boxes, and objects up to 30lbs.

PERKS:

• Dental and Vision insurance with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Company Dining Discount.
• Accrued PTO (paid time off)