Job Title: Busser/Runner position at Messhall-- Must work weekends for this position

Messhall kitchen in Los Feliz is interviewing candidates for Busser/Runner positions.

The main responsibility for this position is to assist servers and guests in a friendly, professional & knowledgeable manner.

Key Requirements:

• Friendly demeanor
• Ability to stand for a long time and move quickly 
• A dedication to teamwork 

Busser Responsibilities:

• Prepares dining room with stocking all necessary supplies prior to the beginning of service
• Refilling water glasses
• Supports wait staff by assisting them with delivery of food and retrieval of any supplies they may require
• Maintains a clean and sanitary bussing station
• Clear tables of dishware and napkins after meals, and return them to the kitchen
• Keep floors and chairs near dining tables clean by sweeping and mopping
• closing patio and locking furniture 
• Inpescts and maintains cleaniless in restrooms

Food Runner Responsibilities

-Picks up food product for orders placed by the service staff and delivers the meal to our guests.

-Assists the kitchen and service staff as needed to maintain the highest level of food quality, presentation, and timing to optimize our guests dining experience.

-Sets up the front line with the equipment, plateware, and smallwares needed to effectively serve all food products.

-Keeps station restocked throughout the shift.

-Reads order tickets as they arrive and place onto ticket minder.

-Tracks cooking times on all orders, checks finished product for proper degree of doneness, appearance, and plate presentation.

-Garnishes finished entrees according to house specifications and procedures.

-Assists the server as needed to optimize the guest’s dining experience.

-Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices throughout the shift.

-Correctly completes closing duties at the end of each shift.

-Assists Chef and other kitchen personnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness.

-Completes all side work in the front and/or back of the house as assigned by the members of the management team.

Qualifications

-High School diploma preferred

-Ability to listen to directions

-Great organizational skills

-Able to move at least 40 pounds

-Able to stand on your feet for at least 8 hours

-Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once

-Ability to remain calm under stressful situations

-Knowledge of food safety

-Two years restaurant experience 

-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment