eden - Food Runner
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Paramount Events
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
The Food Runner is responsible for efficiently delivering dishes from the kitchen to guest tables while maintaining accurate table and seat information. They must collaborate with the kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and strict adherence to food safety and allergy protocols.
Job Description
Description
eden is seeking dependable, energetic, and hospitality-driven Food Runners to join our front-of-house team. Both part-time and full-time positions are available, with AM and PM shifts Wednesday through Sunday.
The Food Runner plays an essential role in maintaining smooth communication between the kitchen and front-of-house teams while ensuring every dish reaches the correct guest promptly, accurately, and with proper presentation.
Responsibilities
- Run food efficiently and accurately from the kitchen to guest tables.
- Maintain strong knowledge of table and seat numbers and the restaurant floor plan.
- Work closely with the expo/pass, chefs, servers, and service assistants to ensure smooth service.
- Verify dishes before leaving the pass, including correct table, modifications, and special requests.
- Pay close attention to food allergies and dietary restrictions and follow all allergy-safety procedures without exception.
- Properly identify and announce dishes when delivering food to guests.
- Maintain awareness of course timing and communicate delays or issues immediately.
- Assist with keeping the pass, service stations, and surrounding areas clean, organized, and fully stocked.
- Support servers and other team members as needed to provide efficient, seamless service.
- Follow Eden’s food safety, sanitation, uniform, and service standards.
- Demonstrate urgency while maintaining professionalism and composure during high-volume service.
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (Full time)
- 401(K) after 1 year of employment
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Daily lunch provided
- Free parking
- Snack and beverage bar
Requirements
- Previous restaurant experience is preferred, especially in a high-volume or full-service environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to learn the menu, ingredients, allergens, table numbers, and service procedures.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain organized and focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be dependable, punctual, professional, and willing to learn.
- Ability to stand and move throughout the shift and safely carry multiple plates or trays.
Founded and led by Jodi Fyfe, Paramount Events is a woman-owned, green-certified, full-scale catering company specializing in seasonal, chef-driven cuisine and impeccable service. At Paramount Events, we measure success by the personal connections we build, fully investing in the happiness of our clients and their guests.
Founded
2011
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Events Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded and led by Jodi Fyfe, Paramount Events is a woman-owned, green-certified, full-scale catering company specializing in seasonal, chef-driven cuisine and impeccable service. At Paramount Events, we measure success by the personal connections we build, fully investing in the happiness of our clients and their guests.
Founded
2011
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Events Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois