Food Service Associate

4 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States 450 K Street - Busboys and Poets Full time

Job Title: Food Runner

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Food Runner to join our team at 450 K Street - Busboys and Poets. As a Food Runner, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our guests receive exceptional service and high-quality food in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Effectively communicate customer needs to line cooks and/or servers
  • Expedite food and ensure quality and standards are met in presentation of each food item
  • Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from expo line to customers
  • Serve food to customers and assist servers as needed
  • Locate items requested by customers
  • Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash
  • Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments, to facilitate customer service
  • Maintain adequate supplies of items such as silverware, carry-out containers, carry-out bags, etc.
  • Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers
  • Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors
  • Serve ice water, coffee, or other beverages to patrons
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

  • Top-tier communication and hospitality skills
  • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week
  • Must be able to work with a team
  • Fluent (or semi-fluent) in Spanish is a plus

Physical Requirements:

  • Spend time bending or twisting the body
  • Spend time lifting heavy weight
  • Spend time standing on feet for long hours
  • Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects/tools

About Us:

Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event, and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington, and Takoma with more on the horizon.

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