Food Runner

About the job

We are looking for a Food Runner who is responsible for delivering food orders from the kitchen to guests quickly, accurately, and professionally. They act as a link between the kitchen and the dining area, helping ensure smooth restaurant operations and an excellent guest experience.


•              Responsible for quick and accurate delivery of orders from the kitchen to Guests.

•              Responsible to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of all food menus.

•              Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff.

•              Uphold our food health safety and sanitation principles and ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards.

•              Assuring the guests have everything they need on the tables after delivery of food. 

•              Deliver food orders to a variety of guests in a timely manner.

•              Keep kitchen station, all utensils, steak knives, trays and other equipment’s polished and stocked.

•              Communicate effectively and courteously with guests, and co-workers.

•              Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests.

•              Inform restaurant staff about guests feedback or requests.

•              Assist guests with their orders by explaining specials, meals, and drinks, and make recommendations.

•              Assists the kitchen and service staff as needed to maintain the highest level of food quality, presentation, and timing to optimize our guests dining experience.

•              Sets up the front line with the equipment, plate ware, and smallwares needed to effectively serve all food products.

•              Appropriately coordinating activities between the kitchen and guests.

•              Keeps station restocked throughout the shift and ensure all large and small trays, tray stands to be ready for service.

•              Assists the server as needed to optimize the guest’s dining experience.

•              Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices throughout the shift.

•              Complete all closing duties at the end of each shift and assists Chef and other kitchen personnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness.

•              Complete all responsible tasks in the front and/or back of the house as assigned.

  • Competitive
  • Sharing Room Provided
  • Transportation and Meals Provided
  • Department: F&B service

About you

•              Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.

•              Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy items and stand for long hours.

•              Willing to work in any shifts and on weekends and holidays.

•              Must be able to multitask in order to ensure guests get their orders promptly.

•              Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment

•              Outstanding communication and people skills.

•              Self-motivated with a high energy level.

•              Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.

•              Ability to coordinate activities in a timely manner.

•              A minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a food runner or similar entry-level role in a restaurant.

•              High school diploma or equivalent and additional experience, education, training, or certifications is a plus.

•              Basic math and computer skills.

  • Language required: English.

The company

ABOUT
Swot Hospitality is a management and consulting company, inspired by the vision to support owners and investors in developing innovative, intelligent, and well-executed concepts that brings food and beverage to life.

PROMISE
Our promise is to create a new era of lifestyles and desires in how tomorrow’s guests will eat, drink, socialize, and entertain.

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Food Runner

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Full-time, Indefinite

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