Food Runner - Front Of House, 3 Openings, 1 To 2 Years Experience

Job Description - MELD - Food Runner - Front of House An Overview: We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and reliable Food Runner to join our Front of House team at MELD, our hyper traceable bakehouse & restaurant. In this crucial role, you will bridge the kitchen/bakehouse and dining room, ensuring dishes, artisanal baked goods, and beverages are delivered swiftly, accurately, and at optimal temperature to guests. You will play a key role in communicating farm-to-table traceability stories, supporting floor operations, and maintaining seamless pass management in a fast-paced environment. Core Responsibilities Food Delivery & Guest Hospitality Support ● Deliver dishes, artisanal baked goods, and beverages promptly and accurately from the pass to guest tables across the dining room. ● Articulate basic farm-to-table traceability details, farm origins, and menu components concisely to guests upon serving. ● Maintain order presentation standards, ensuring table setup and dish placement strictly match MELD's visual and culinary standards. Pass Management & Kitchen/Floor Coordination ● Monitor the kitchen pass and bakehouse output closely, ensuring continuous flow and heat management for outgoing orders. ● Collaborate with line cooks, bakers, hosts, and servers to ensure proper table pacing and timing between courses. ● Communicate table statuses, order modifications, or delay alerts effectively between kitchen and front-of-house staff. Floor Service & Dining Room Maintenance ● Support floor servers by assisting with water service, clearing empty plates/glassware, and resetting tables between seatings. ● Maintain clean, organized food runner stations, pass areas, tray setups, and condiment displays throughout service. ● Assist with opening and closing operational checklists, floor cleanliness, and dining room ambiance maintenance. Front of House Inventory & Station Upkeep ● Keep trays, tray stands, food covers, cutlery drawers, and service stations fully stocked and sanitized. ● Ensure proper handling and care of chinaware, glassware, and serving utensils according to health and safety standards. ● Assist with regular counts of service items and report missing or damaged operating supplies to management. Additional Operational Responsibilities ● Ensure strict compliance with health, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines at the pass and on the dining floor. ● Immediately address and clean up spills, maintaining a spotless pass area and dining room floor throughout service. ● Promptly report guest feedback, order discrepancies, or equipment maintenance needs to the Head Server or Floor Manager. Required Qualifications ● 0-2 years of experience in a restaurant, bakehouse, or hospitality environment; entry-level candidates with strong motivation are encouraged to apply. ● Strong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills with a team-first mindset. ● Passion for sustainable food systems, farm-fresh produce, and high-quality artisanal hospitality. ● Outstanding physical stamina, speed, and balance to carry heavy trays and navigate a busy dining room safely over long shifts. ● High attention to detail, punctuality, and calm under high-volume pressure.