Runner (Part Time)

We're hiring people to join our team as RUNNERS!

A Few of Our Runner Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy's culture, Chef-Partner Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian fare, utilizing the most delicious ingredients to create the fullest flavors. Bringing homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas as well as prime steaks and fresh fish to the table, Saranello's is a rustic trattoria with exposed brick walls and intimate lighting. We have six private and semi private banquet rooms to host events and an events team that provides full service and seamless planning from start to finish. Saranello's is simply the perfect spot to relax, eat and drink with family and friends.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth.

If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

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RUNNER JOB DESCRIPTION

Runners are responsible for continual set-up and prompt delivery of food to guests when the order is completed by the kitchen. Also responsible for ensuring that the highest quality of food presentation is being maintained.

Essential Functions

• Promptly deliver food to the correct guests according to table and position numbers
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
• Read and check each order for any special instructions and/or restrictions before taking it out of the kitchen
• Confirm that each order has the appropriate preparation, plateware, garnish, presentation, necessary serving utensils and is complete before taking it out of the kitchen
• Communicate any food concerns to the Coordinator
• Communicate and follow up on any guest request or concern
• Follow all steps of service
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed