Job Details
**Food Runner (Geyserville Grille)**
Geyserville Grille is looking for a Food Runner to join our team and facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and wait staff. We are a privately owned company with room for growth, a safe and enjoyable workplace, and an experienced group of professionals. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain work experience and grow in the restaurant industry!
Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders, and removing used dishes and utensils. If youd like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to provide an excellent dining experience, wed 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 doeuvres, 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
**Requirements**
* 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
**About the Geyserville Grille:**
The Geyserville Inn and Geyserville Grille are a hotel/bar/restaurant located in the heart of Alexander Valley just 30 minutes North of Santa Rosa, CA. Owned and operated for over 20 years by 2 generations of the Christensen Family, known for a friendly staff providing a fun atmosphere for both guests and employees. Whether part-time seasonal or here to stay, the opportunities to grow and learn are here at the Inn and Grille. When youre here, youre a part of the family!
Department: Front of House
This is a full time position