Food Runner/Busser - Salt + Smoke

ABOUT SALT SMOKE:

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and delivering outstanding experiences, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you and see how you can make happy happen at Salt Smoke!

The team at Salt Smoke have been passionate about treating meat right for years and are excited to bring our St. Louis-style BBQ to the Delmar Loop, Hampton, St. Charles, Ballpark Village, Ellisville, and South County neighborhoods.

We do our best to bring you the best, serving our community is what we love to do!

Our Mission:

BBQ, bourbon, and beer are what we do, but people are who we are.

To learn more about our values and what we stand for, please click the link below to learn more! Salt Smoke Values

REASONS YOU'LL LOVE JOINING OUR TEAM:

• Supportive and Inclusive Culture: At Salt Smoke, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of warmth, belonging, and community — where everyone is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Whether it’s our team, our guests, or our famous brisket, we deliver our very best in everything we do. If you’re passionate about making people feel welcome and delivering top-notch experiences, you’ll feel right at home here.
• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive pay and a reliable weekly paycheck.
• Advancement Opportunities: At Salt Smoke, your growth is our growth. We recognize the potential in every bestie and provide numerous opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re interested in moving into a leadership position, taking on a corporate role, or exploring positions in operations or with our commissary team, there’s a clear career path for you here!
• Benefits*: We offer an exceptional benefits package for eligible part and full-time team besties, including:
  • Medical Coverage – PPO and HSA Plans
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company Provided - Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Company Provided - Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • FSA Dependent Care & Medical Plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – With Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Sick Time (for Full Time Salaried Besties)
  • Part Time Paid Time Off (for eligible Part Time Hourly Besties)*
  • Employee Discounts

• Part time besties are eligible for benefits after 1 year of employment, with an average of 30 hours per week. If a part time bestie meets these requirements, they will also be eligible for the Part Time PTO policy.

Essential Functions for a Food Runner/Busser:

• Check plates for accuracy according to ticket modifications and allergy and dietary restrictions.
• Finish plates with any garnishments necessary.
• Ensure that meals are plated properly and presented according to standards before leaving the kitchen.
• Operate as the primary communication point between servers and kitchen staff should any issues or modifications arise.
• Deliver plates to guests using our seat numbering system with excellent customer service.
• Answer any questions guests may have about their meals or requests for additional items they may need.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness in the kitchen according to sanitation procedures.
• Pre-bus any empty dishes or glassware from tables as you see them.
• Pre-Bus, clean and set tables efficiently.
• Package to go orders accurately and deliver to the host stand.
• Ensure that ticket time standards are being met at all times and problem solve if they are not.
• Stock to go stations, plate racks, and assist with any food preparation needed by the kitchen manager.
• Stock and set-up service stations.
• Keep the restaurant clean and organized.
• Assist with spills, taking out linen bags and trash, restocking.
• Assist with table service, including delivering beverages and food from the kitchen, refill glasses as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Handle customer requests in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

** This position is for a set seasonal period; however, based on company needs and individual performance, there may be an opportunity to transition into a part-time role at the end of the agreement period.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We promote, support, thrive and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and culture, which connects the entire Salt Smoke family.

Salt Smoke Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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