Runner

Runners for the Alamo Drafthouse are a key element to the Guest experience and are responsible for ensuring our Guests receive an exceptional dining experience by getting all ordered items to them in a timely manner. Runners are the final eyes of the kitchen/bar are responsible for inspecting all food and drink prior to leaving the kitchen/bar to be received by our Guests. This position supports the service staff in any manner to provide the guest with an awesome experience, including maintaining clean theaters during and between performances. All service staff is expected to practice responsible alcohol service in accordance with state/local laws and Triple Tap Venture policy.

REPORTS TO: Manager

LOCATION: To be determined

SALARY / GRADE LEVEL: Hourly / Non-Exempt

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all Guests have an AWESOME Experience, and are EXCITED to come back.
• Possess proficient knowledge of the menu in order to explain our offerings to the Guests, inform them of current food promotions and specials, and answer any questions.
• Serves food and beverages to Guests in a timely manner, which includes retrieving food orders from the kitchen and transporting them to the Guests in the servers section, as well as for any other section in the restaurant.
• Ability to assess guest demeanor and identify when behavior should be called to the attention of a Manager.
• Follow alcohol awareness procedures for identifying age, preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated Guests, as needed.
• Maintains theater appearance by pre-bussing, checking drink levels, removing clutter and providing adequate napkins, etc.
• Completes pre-shift prep work and maintains appropriate volumes of prepped items.
• Keeps station clean, sets up and takes down station appropriately.
• Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties.
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Assists other Team Members as needed or when business needs dictate.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Local Heath Cards (as required) and valid TABC Certification are require
• Must be positive, fun, coachable and open minded
• Excellence staff and guest relation skills

Must take this Assessment

• These are NOT tests, but an evaluation used to determine job placement.
• As such, it is important to be as candid as possible, keeping in-mind that there are no right or wrong answers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is typically performed in the venue. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work involves a majority of standing, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing and some lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Stands/walks 100% of shift
• Reaches, bends, stoops and wipes frequently
• Able to deliver plates, food/drinks and clear tables which may require lifting as much as 50lbs
• Able to read and write English
• Able to verbalize and clearly respond to guests
• Able to read and write handwritten notes

HAZARDS: Only those present in a normal restaurant/theater setting; no known significant hazards. Work performed in the venue has minimal exposure to cleaning chemicals, cooking equipment along with minimal machinery with moving parts.