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Lodge Management Group Expo/Food Runner - Pippin's Tavern in Chicago, Illinois
We are looking for a Expos & Food Runners to join our team and facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and wait staff at our restaurant, Pippin's Tavern (https://pippinstavern.com/about-us/) . Food Runner responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders and removing used dishes and utensils. If you’d like to gain experience in the restaurant industry and learn how to provide an excellent dining experience, we’d 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.
Check out our Pippin's Tavern website (https://pippinstavern.com/) for more information!
To be considered for this role, you should be legally authorized to work in a bar where alcoholic beverages are served and consumed. You should also be available to work in shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays (Blackout Dates for no time off requests may include, but are not limited to: St. Patrick's Day weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, New Years Eve)
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
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
Follow the LMG, EE* Code of Conduct
Benefits
$9.24/hour + Tips; Paid Weekly
M/D/V/L; 401K ILSC; paid weekly