Food Runner

Company: Garces
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Serves as a critical piece to elevating the service standards of the restaurant and is well trained on our food menus and floor plans. RESPONSIBILITIES The Food Runner will serve as the liaison between the kitchen and the dining room Food Runners will deliver food expedited from the kitchen to the appropriate table numbers and position numbers (when applicable) They will be expected to place each plate down thoughtfully and with a detailed description (standardized per dish) at every able visit Each visit the food runner make s to the table will be with purpose; engaging and professional Responsible for knowing the menu items and have the ability to answer questions guests may have about the Garces Group products Food runners can be relied on to remove soiled plates whenever they have the opportunity They are members of the support staff and are tipped out daily Must have basic knowledge of customer service Must have a friendly demeanor when present in the restaurant Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions Must be able to work in a fast-paced atmosphere while keeping a professional demeanor Ability to stand or walk during an entire 8-10-hour shift Must be able to perform other related tasks designated from the management QUALIFICATIONS Must be at least 18 years of age Minimum of 6 months of customer service, retail sales, or food service experience preferred Demonstrated ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner Must be able to lift plates from table waist level up to 20 lbs., approximately 20 feet sometimes involving stairs

Keywords: Garces, Mount Vernon , Food Runner, Hospitality & Tourism , Philadelphia, New York