About the Role
As a Food Runner, you will support the front-of-house team by ensuring food is delivered to guests efficiently, accurately and to the highest service standards. You will work closely with the kitchen and service teams to ensure a smooth and well-organised service throughout the venue.
Responsibilities
• Deliver food from the kitchen to the correct tables efficiently and accurately
• Ensure all dishes meet presentation and quality standards before being served
• Work closely with waiters, chefs and supervisors throughout service
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the menu and dishes
• Assist with clearing and resetting tables when required
• Support the service team during busy periods
• Ensure tables receive the correct dishes and any required accompaniments
• Communicate guest requests and special requirements to the relevant team members
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and service standards
• Assist with the smooth running of the floor during peak service
Requirements
• Previous experience as a Food Runner, Commis Waiter or similar role within a high-end hospitality environment
• Experience within premium restaurants, hotels, lifestyle or luxury hospitality concepts
• Good knowledge of food service and dining standards
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous
• Well-presented, professional and guest-focused
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and during peak periods
• Currently based in Dubai or willing to relocate
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Work visa and medical insurance
• 30 days paid annual leave
• Employee discounts across our venues
• Joining flight ticket for international applicants, plus return tickets to home country annually or biennially depending on position
• Opportunities for growth, learning and development
• 2 days off weekly
• Meals on duty
Who Are We?
Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE-born company that unifies the region’s leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, while exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world.
Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, with a portfolio that includes globally acclaimed concepts such as GAIA, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises including Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai and Cipriani Dolci UAE.
Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion into the GCC, Europe, UK and USA.
Website: www.fundamentalhospitality.com
