Food Runner/Back Wait Tempest 32 N Market St Suite C, Charleston, SC 29401

Job Description

Tempest is seeking an experienced backwaiter/food runner to join our team!

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a meticulous eye for detail? We are looking for a competent and experienced backwaiter to provide an elevated yet personal experience for our guests. Ideal candidates with need to be knowledgeable, career oriented, and have a polite and friendly attitude. If you enjoy talking to people and thrive in hospitality driven workplace, we’d like to meet you. Your ultimate goal will be to provide high-quality service that will help us maintain and attract guests.

New hires will receive $15/hr during their training shifts. Once through training, we ensure that all FOH staff members will make at least $15/hr through hourly+tips, and will make up the difference if it is not reached!

As the runner, you are the lynch pin between the kitchen and guests, you'll be in constant motion ensuring plates are finished in the kitchen and food is delivered quickly and accurately to guests. You'll describe the food being presented and handle or communicate guest requests as they come up.

Responsibilities

• Read tickets, finish plates and run food or delegate to a team member
• Describe dish being dropped at the guest's table and ensure they are satisfied before returning to the kitchen
• Retrieve any items guests may need to accompany their meal
• Assist servers in side work during down times
• Be sure station is set with all items needed by both the BOH and the FOH
• Maintain a clean workstation