Food Runner

_Company: The Grove
Position: Food Runner
FLSA Status, Position Type: Non-exempt, Part-Time
Location: College Grove, TN_

Description
The Grove, located just outside Nashville and minutes from historic Franklin, is a 1,100-acre gated community offering a distinctive private club lifestyle dedicated to providing exceptional member services and the most comprehensive amenity and recreational offerings in the region. We are currently seeking an accomplished, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional to join the team.

This position will be responsible for setting tables, serving food orders, and removing dishes and utensils from tables upon guest departure.

Essential Functions

• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with members and coworkers.
• Always displays the highest standards of service, greeting and welcoming members in a polite, gracious, and enthusiastic manner.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and proper etiquette.
• Acts as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff.
• Communicates food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g., food allergies).
• Delivers accurate food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables efficiently; ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature).
• Removes dishes and utensils from tables and delivers to the dishwasher for cleaning; assists the wait staff with table setting by retrieving and placing clean and appropriate tableware, eating utensils, and napkins.
• Checks in with customers and takes additional orders or refills water as needed; answers guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items.
• Informs restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g., when they ask for the check).
• Attends daily line-ups meetings and training when requested, to ensure proper skills necessary to perform duties.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience as a Food Runner or similar entry-level role in a restaurant
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
• Must have open availability and be able to work a flexible schedule

The Grove is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

If you would like to learn more about our company, please visit our website at https://groveliving.com/

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Commute:

• College Grove, TN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• College Grove, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $14