Food Runner

Open Interviews will begin on November 4th: 

• When: Monday - Friday from 10AM - 4PM
• Where: Ema Austin - 3120 Palm Way Suite 170 Austin, TX 78758

Upon completing your application:

• What's next?  You will receive an email that invites you to schedule an interview. Please choose the date and time that works best for you
• What if I am interested in more than one job title? You only need to complete ONE application. 
•  How many interviews should I schedule? Please schedule ONLY ONE interview date and time. We encourage you to discuss all the positions you are interested in during your initial interview
• If you need to reschedule your interview time: No problem! Just send a message to the team to request a new date and time.

Food Runners are responsible for continual set-up and prompt delivery of food to guests when the order is completed by the kitchen. Also responsible for ensuring that the highest quality of food presentation is being maintained.

Essential Functions

• Promptly deliver food to the correct guests according to table and position numbers
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment 
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy 
• Read and check each order for any special instructions and/or restrictions before taking it out of the kitchen
• Confirm that each order has the appropriate preparation, plateware, garnish, presentation, necessary serving utensils and is complete before taking it out of the kitchen
• Communicate any food concerns to the Coordinator
• Communicate and follow up on any guest request or concern
• Follow all steps of service
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed