Temporary Food Runner, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar

Job summary

The food runner is responsible for delivering orders from the kitchen to guests and maintaining organized communication between the kitchen and service staff. They also assist the chef, manage table seatings, and ensure the cleanliness of service items like glassware and cutlery.

Job details

Recommended by Michelin in its prestigious culinary guide and certified a Great Place to Work®, Wildlight is the Pattison Food Group’s first full-service restaurant, where the spirit of the West Coast inspires everything – from the local and seasonal ingredients on the menu to the relaxed and sophisticated interior featuring the natural elements and textures of Canada’s scenic western shoreline. Join our award-winning chef and outstanding team in providing memorable meals and an exceptional guest experience at Wildlight. We are hiring for a 7-week Temporary Food Runner, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar at our location in Vancouver, BC near the UBC area. You will be responsible for: Serving orders by picking up and delivering guests' choices from the kitchen and delivering accompaniments and condiments from the service area. Communicating with the kitchen on special orders. Keeping bills organized for the kitchen and watching bill times. Knowing and communicating the order of tables coming up for the kitchen. Calling servers and other staff when orders need to be run. Serving food items to the table in the correct position and seat in a professional manner, with food descriptions for the guests. Knowing the menu syllabus and being able to prioritize allergies or dietary restrictions. Polishing glassware, cutlery and plateware before returning the clean items for use. Taking instruction and assisting the Chef in the kitchen. Supporting other areas of the restaurant as necessary. You have: A minimum of 1 year of restaurant experience. A Serving it Right Certificate. A Food Safe Certificate (considered an asset). Proficiency with computers and applications including POS systems (considered an asset). You are: An excellent communicator, both written and verbal. Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Detail oriented with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. Here are some of the perks we offer: Get paid every Friday! Exclusive team member offers and discounts. Benefits eligibility. Wellness and team member assistance program. Educational reimbursement. Opportunities to learn and grow. Compensation Details: $18.25 - $18.25 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

What you’ll do

The food runner is responsible for delivering orders from the kitchen to guests and maintaining organized communication between the kitchen and service staff. They also assist the chef, manage table seatings, and ensure the cleanliness of service items like glassware and cutlery.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of restaurant experience and hold a Serving it Right Certificate. Proficiency with POS systems and a Food Safe Certificate are considered assets for this role.

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Team member offers and discounts
• Benefits eligibility
• Wellness and team member assistance program
• Educational reimbursement
• Opportunities to learn and grow

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food service
• Communication
• Multitasking
• POS systems
• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Menu knowledge
• Allergy awareness
• Table management
• Kitchen coordination
• Professionalism
• Restaurant Operation
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Food Runner
• Waiter / Waitress
• Waiters
• Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

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