Food Runner

Company: Watermarc Management
Location: North Palm Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Part-time Description Job Title: Runner Date Revised: 10/22/2024 Schedule: Based on the business needs Job Status: Full time or Part Time. I. Job Summary The Runner is responsible for running food to tables and presenting the dish with knowledge and professionalism. Food runners keep the expo line clean and organize order tickets. Helps to ensure that customers receive the correct order and that portion control standards are met. They also inspect plates to ensure they meet presentation standards. II. Essential Job Functions Job Activities Customer Service Runs food to the correct tables with the correct announcement. Provides a speedy, efficient and professional level of service at all times. Is responsive to any guest’s request. Ensures that all customers receive the best possible service and care. Maximizes sales opportunities through good service and table scanning. Runs drinks from the service bar if needed to the customer. Works with restaurant staff to create a positive dining experience for guests. Greets customers and answers any and all questions. Alerts team members when tables are in need of attention, if they are not present assists them in helping with their tables. Has knowledge of the menu, with the ability to make suggestions. Ensures tables are enjoying their meals and takes action to correct any problems. Department Responsibilities Arrives at work for scheduled shifts and is punctual, always following company absence, lateness procedure if unable to do so. Keeps pass area with maximum efficiency and cleanliness. Treats company property with due care and attention. Attends meetings / training sessions as required by the management team. Adheres to and maintains cleaning checklists and carries out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Is aware of restaurant / company skills and standards, ensuring these are followed. Informs managers of any complaints / comments / perceived issues. Is hands-on and present in the restaurant at all times during service. Has a thorough knowledge of the food and dessert menu. Communicates any issues or ideas to the chef and management team. Becomes a professional, valued member of the team with a flexible approach to improving customer experience. Cleans tables and removes dishes after the customer leaves, or as needed. Carries loads of soiled dirty dishes to the dishwasher to be cleaned. Ensures availability of clean dishes, flatware, glasses, straws, napkins, and other dining materials. Resets tables when customer leaves for next customer party. Is able to remain focused and on-task. Sweeps and mops floors, even in the event that items are broken or spilled. Requirements Personal Competencies These describe the behavior you will need to demonstrate to carry out your job effectively: Maintains a high customer awareness by approaching your job with the customers always in mind. Is financially aware of costs involved in the operations and are responsible to control costs. Is motivated and committed to your personal development, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your personal performance Is adaptable, responding quickly and positively to changing requirements, which may mean getting involved in procedures that are not normally part of your day-to-day responsibilities. Maintains high level of teamwork by showing co-operation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of department and restaurant goals. To have a positive impact, taking personal responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both customers and colleagues Ensures that the quantity of work is sufficiently productive under the normal business levels. III. Additional Duties Performs other job-related duties as directed. Works as a team player at all times and is prepared to be flexible in order to ensure that operations are always as efficient and profitable as possible. IV. Education, Experience and Skill Requirements Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to handle stressful situations and be able to prevent and/or handle emergency situations. A cheerful, positive attitude when working with a variety of people, and be able to work well under pressure. Responsible, neat and clean in appearance. Strong communication skills with supervisors and team members. Must be able to read, write and speak English. V. Working Conditions II. Environment applicable for the job: Heat, Cold, Noisy, Odors, Outdoors, Dust/Fumes, Chemicals, Humidity III. Requirements and Activities: Bending/Pushing/Pulling- Frequently 30-50% Climbing Ladders- Not Applicable Climbing Stairs- Not Applicable Collating/Filing- Not Applicable Color Recognition- Sometimes 0-29% Dialing- Not Applicable Digging- Not Applicable Hearing- Constantly 60% Lifting/Carrying 25lbs.- Constantly 60% Lifting/Carrying 50lbs.- Constantly 60% Lifting/Carrying 75lbs.or- Not Applicable Listening- Constantly 60% Manual Dexterity- Constantly 60% Reading- Sometimes 0-29% Sitting- Sometimes 0-29% Speaking- Constantly 60% Standing-Constantly 60% Stretching- Sometimes 0-29% Sustained Mental Application- Frequently 30-50% Sustained Visual Application- Constantly 60% Threading- Not Applicable Using a Keyboard - Not Applicable Vehicle Operation- Not Applicable Vision- Constantly60% Walking- Constantly 60% Writing- Not Applicable The Company reserves the right, at any time with or without notice to alter or change your job duties, reassign or transfer job responsibilities or to assign you additional job responsibilities. From time to time, you may be directed to work on special projects that assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of the Company. If you do not believe your job description accurately reflects your day to day job duties, please bring this to the attention of Human Resources.

Keywords: Watermarc Management, Sunrise , Food Runner, Hospitality & Tourism , North Palm Beach, Florida