Schedule
Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayShifts: Night
Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Food Runners must possess a strong knowledge of food and be able to articulate about the menu. They assist the chef in expediting the pass and are responsible for helping serve the food to our guests. Additionally they are responsible for organizing stock in the kitchen and for polishing and bringing stock to the floor when time permits.
During training you must perfect these basics
- Total knowledge of assigned side work
- Have knowledge of the menu, and be able to articulate the menu to our guest
- Be able to read dupes
- Adhere to your work schedule.
- Adhere to the restaurant grooming, uniform, and hygiene standards.
- Know all table numbers and position numbers.
- Be able to lift 50+ pounds and fully stocked trays
During Service
- Set-up, breakdown and maintenance of the pass
- Polish all plates and service trays
- Prepare all paper and cloth under liners.
- Stock all kitchen printers with ribbons and paper rolls.
- Prepare moist, not wet, linen like wipes for plates…and use them.
- Help expedite the pass with the guidance of the chef
- Stock and maintain all plates, under liners, to-go containers, and garnishes.
- Execute food delivery to the dining room in an efficient, courteous, and accurate manner.
- Assist Supervisors and Servers as needed.
- Run stock from the dish pit to the kitchen
- Minimize breakage with proper handling of china and glassware.
- Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the dining room and his/her particular station.
- Act professional and accommodating and always maintain your composure on the floor.
- In the middle of service there will be no eating, smoking or unnecessary talking. That’s for prep time.
- Communicate all countdowns and 86’ed menu items with staff.
- Identify and report any problems to management immediately.
- You must also be able to answer general questions about the company, restaurant hours, and its reservation policies to our guests.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($12.96) plus tips
Required Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Customer Service Orientation
Problem Solving Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Adaptability
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Part of B. Hospitality Co.
Formento's is a B. Hospitality Co. restaurant located in the Fulton Market District within Chicago’s bustling West Loop.
Formento’s is an Italian restaurant steeped with traditional family recipes that originate in Southern Italy. Created as a nod to the co-owner’s grandmother, “Nonna Formento,” guests will experience an array of Southern-Italian dishes, with fresh and bright flavors, created by Executive Chef Donald Walker
The world-class wine menu, curated by Alex Augustine, offers guests more than 600 varietals from around world. At Formento’s, new world culinary creativity marries with generations past.
For more about the team at B. Hospitality Co., visit us online at bhospitalityco.com. We are the team behind The Bristol, Balena, Formento's, Nonna's, Swift & Sons and Cold Storage.
