The Plantation Club, located in beautiful Ft. Myers, FL, is currently seeking Food Runner staff to join our team!
Flexible work schedule, great team enviroment, golfing privileges!
Full-time and part-time positions available.
Full-time team members will quaify for medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k with company match, and paid time off.
Our Culture and Values provies Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.
Job purpose
Responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils. facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and wait staff.
Ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.
Duties and 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 d’oeuvres, 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
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Food Runner 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
- HS diploma or GED required.