Panthera Restaurant is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title: Runner
Location:
Maitama,
Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job
Summary
We are
seeking an energetic, disciplined, and proactive Male Runner to join our dining
operations team.
In this
role, you will act as the crucial link between the kitchen and the dining
floor, ensuring that food orders are delivered to guest tables swiftly,
accurately, and at the perfect serving temperature.
You will
maintain strict operational standards, assist with floor setup and side-station
maintenance, and uphold safety, hygiene, and service protocols.
Key
Responsibilities & Duties
Coordinate
seamlessly with the Head Chef, Expo, Head Waiter, and floor waitstaff to
retrieve completed dishes from the kitchen pass and deliver them to correct
guest tables without delay.
Serve
dishes accurately according to seat numbers and luxury service protocols,
maintaining proper plate placement, temperature standards, and presentation.
Verify
every order against kitchen display systems or tickets before leaving the
kitchen to ensure accuracy, special request compliance, and complete order
fulfillment.
Assist
waitstaff with pre-service preparation (mise en place) and side-station
stocking, maintaining a continuous supply of polished cutlery, water carafes,
clean trays, and linens.
Assist in
clearing empty plates, glassware, and silver utensils from tables promptly and
quietly, keeping dining areas clean and uncluttered.
Maintain a
pristine and safe dining environment by wiping down service stations, clearing
food debris, and ensuring any floor spills are dried immediately to eliminate
hazards.
Adhere
strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding guest dietary
restrictions and severe food allergies, ensuring clear verification with
kitchen staff prior to serving.
Key
Requirements & Qualifications
Gender:
Male.
Minimum of
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) / WAEC / NECO.
Minimum of
3 years proven experience as a Food Runner, Commis Waiter, or Busser in a
high-end restaurant, hotel, or fine dining establishment.
Must
reside within or in close proximity to the Maitama area, Abuja (for shift
flexibility and easy commuting) and willingly for work flexible shift (day and
night).
Exceptional
physical stamina, agility, and pace; ability to carry heavy trays, stand, and
move continuously throughout high-volume service hours.
Good
understanding of culinary items, table numbering systems, and basic food
allergy safety procedures.
lear
verbal communication, strong listening skills, and a team-oriented mindset.
Starting
Salary
N80,000 /
month with Accomodation.
Application
Closing Date
19th
October, 2026.
How
to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their
updated CV to: professionalrecruitments542@gmail.com using "Application –
Runner (Maitama)" as the subject of the mail.
