Food and beverage server vs food runner

Differences between food and beverage server and food runner duties and responsibilities

Food and beverage server example responsibilities.

• Implement training of (service techniques, up-selling, food preparation, wine selections and excellent customer service).
• Perform bartending and hosting duties as well as set-up for group events.
• Advise on menu selection, accurately enter orders, settle checks using POS and ensure guests' experience.
• Perform all duties of hotel food and beverage including: event management, serving, bartending, etc.
• Enhance customer experience through spirits, wine knowledge, and recommendations; resulting in increase customer check average and bar sales.
• Provide recommendations on what might be best for each guest base off of dietary restrictions, allergies, and health concerns.
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Food runner example responsibilities.

• Manage labor and design of numerous weddings, banquets, buffets, and the restaurant floor.
• Manage event reservations and party requests, inform customers about upcoming events and specials.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests by describing and suggesting culinary options
• Greet customers and prepare drinks (tea, smoothies).
• Expedite the kitchen to ensure food leaves fast and accurately.
• Demonstrate strong computational skills for tendering receipt of payments from clients.
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