Armitage Alehouse is looking for a dedicated and experienced Full Time Food Runner / Kitchen Expeditor to join our team!
Our ideal candidate is passionate about upholding Hogsalt’s values of harmony, accountability, and resilience. Successful Hogsalt team members are enthusiastic about providing genuine hospitality to guests and actively contribute to an organized, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), commuter benefits, dining rewards, and paid time off!
Experience & Qualifications:
3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, full service restaurant, with at least 1 year of expediting (“expo”) experience.
BOH/Culinary experience is a plus, though not required.
Passion for excellence, superior service standards, and a positive attitude.
Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the shift, including frequent bending, lifting, and stooping.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensure food runner and expo stations are properly stocked and set up before service begins and complete any additional opening duties as needed.
Manage the expo window throughout service (as needed):
Assist Chefs and BOH team with plate organization and garnishes according to the Hogsalt Recipe Index, following proper food handling procedures at all times.
Provide professional communication to members of FOH and BOH service teams to aid in a smooth, efficient service.
Ensure food is run to the proper tables or bar seats, always placing food at the correct seat number/position in a friendly, engaging way and according to Hogsalt standards.
Assist with takeout & delivery service including accepting orders, packaging food to go, and interacting with third party couriers.
Anticipate the needs of guests and provide consistent, genuine, and generous service.
Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the food runner station throughout service.
Address any guest needs or concerns as soon as possible; communicate any complaints or issues with food or service to leadership.
Complete all closing duties including closing sidework, properly labeling any leftover food products, general cleaning projects, and any additional tasks assigned by leadership.
Ensure all Hogsalt Steps Of Service not listed above are properly executed.
Hogsalt is not your typical restaurant group. Guests know us for transportive spaces and sumptuous fare, but what we are most proud of is the generosity we extend to our teams. Our service team reimagines hospitality with energy and a sense of fun. Our culinary team makes classic dishes so expertly that you'll remember why they became classics. No matter which of our 20+ restaurants you visit, you'll see we're an organization that makes people — our guests and ourselves — happy.
Ready to join our team?
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