Position Description:

Welcome to Vola’s Dockside Grill, a hidden gem on Alexandria’s riverfront offering stunning, unobstructed views of the Potomac River. Our all-day menu features stylishly crafted dishes, including daily selections of market oysters, fresh seafood, and comforting, feel-good dishes highlighting regional ingredients.

Do you have extraordinary hospitality? Then our food runner position would be a great opportunity for you! As a runner, you will deliver dishes to guests promptly and efficiently, using their proper names. Assist with the expedition of food when an expediting chef or manager is not in the window.

Alexandria Restaurant Partners locations include Ada’s on the River, Barca Pier & Wine Bar, Café Tu Tu Tango, Mia’s Italian Kitchen, Palette 22, Theismann’s, The Royal, and Vola’s Dockside Grill & Hi-Tide Lounge.

Position Responsibilities:

• Sets, maintains, and clears tables promptly and efficiently.
• Restocks service stations, polishes and restocks flatware and plateware.
• Delivers dishes to guests promptly and efficiently using their proper name upon delivery.
• Assist with the expedition of food when a chef or manager is not in the window.
• Assist in building and maintaining a team-oriented workplace by bringing a positive, consistent work ethic and participation level to each shift.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Qualifications -

• Previous experience is preferred but not required.
• Communicate effectively.
• Works well under pressure and is self-motivated.
• High-level organizational, time management, and sales skills.
• Dependable, reliable, and self-driven.
• High level of awareness, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• High-level multi-tasking abilities.
• Able to perform at a high-level during volume and pressure situations.
• Must speak and understand English.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Able to grasp, lift, and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Able to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam, and heat.
• Able to work in a confined area.
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergencies; and to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, presentation, and preparation.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide at a basic level.

Additional Information:

• Free Health Insurance (after 6 months, averaging 30+ hours/week)
• Daily "family meals" before lunch and dinner service, where we feed the entire staff to show our appreciation!
• 50% off employee dining privileges at any of our ARP locations
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Flexible schedules
• Life Insurance for all full-time employees
• Optional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and child(ren)
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) (after a year of working at least 1000 hours)
• Paid training
• Paid time off