Food Runner

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Cook/Food Runner to ensure dishes reach diners’ tables quickly, efficiently, and at the optimal temperature, supporting waitstaff and maintaining the dining area. Key Highlights: 1. A vocation for service and passion for detail in a luxury boutique hotel. 2. A versatile professional capable of operating across all outlets. 3. A positive working atmosphere within a great team. * Mercer Hoteles * Madrid * * ### **Experience** No experience required * ### **Salary** Compensation unspecified * + ### **Area \- Position** **Hospitality, Tourism** - Cook/Food Runner + ### **Category or Level** Employee + - ### **Vacancies** 5 - ### **Applicants** 4 - * ### **Contract** Permanent Contract * ### **Working Hours** Full-time Ongoing recruitment process. ### **Responsibilities** Your primary responsibility is to ensure dishes reach diners’ tables quickly, efficiently, and at the optimal temperature. Main responsibilities: Order transportation: Carry finished dishes from the kitchen to customers. Quality control: Verify that the order matches the ticket and that presentation is appropriate before serving. Supporting waitstaff: Unlike dining room waiters, runners typically do not take orders or handle payments; their role enables waiters to focus on personalized service. Dining area maintenance: Assist with table setup and restocking utensils or napkins as needed. ### **Requirements** At least 2 years’ experience as a runner, preferably in upscale hotels or gourmet restaurants. Bilingual in Spanish/English (additional languages highly valued). Availability to start in March 2026. Service orientation, attention to detail, disciplined and solution-oriented character, proactive spirit. A versatile professional capable of operating across all outlets of a luxury boutique hotel. ### **What We Offer** What do we offer? Stable employment contract with our company. Salary according to collective agreement. 40-hour weekly schedule, with intensive morning or afternoon shifts. A positive working atmosphere within our great team. If you believe you’re a good fit for this opportunity, don’t hesitate to apply! We look forward to meeting you!