About Fooq’s

Fooq’s is a modern American-Middle Eastern restaurant, inspired by the vibrant spirit of mezze-style dining. With a focus on seasonal vegetable and protein plates designed for sharing, the food is bold, expressive, and meant to be enjoyed communally—bringing guests together over flavors that feel familiar yet exciting. Fooq’s is more than a restaurant—it’s an experience.

Fooq’s is part of We All Gotta Eat!, a multi-unit, multi-concept restaurant group, with locations in NYC, Miami and soon Los Angeles. Our dynamic group includes Michelin Star locations Sushi Noz and Noz 17 & Noz Market Omakase restaurants and Chez Fifi, a French bistro with Basque influence on the Upper East Side of NYC. Our Miami restaurants include Eleventh Street Pizza locations and Fooq’s Little River.

 

About the role

Food Runners are essential to the flow of service, acting as the connection between the kitchen and the dining room. This role supports the guest experience by ensuring dishes are delivered accurately, promptly, and with attention to detail—always embodying the warmth and hospitality that defines Fooq’s. Runners are responsible for food presentation, timing, and table support to help ensure seamless service.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver food and beverage orders from the kitchen or bar to guests with efficiency and care

  • Ensure all items are presented properly, meet quality standards, and are delivered to the correct tables

  • Communicate effectively with kitchen and service staff to ensure timing, guest requests, and dietary modifications are executed correctly

  • Assist servers by monitoring tables for water refills, clearing plates, resetting tables, and anticipating guest needs

  • Maintain knowledge of the menu, including dish components, allergens, and appropriate table placement

  • Keep service stations stocked, clean, and organized throughout the shift

  • Assist in opening and closing duties as assigned, including setting up dining areas and breakdown of service stations

  • Support the team during busy service periods with flexibility and urgency

  • Follow all health and safety guidelines, including food handling and sanitation procedures

  • Represent Fooq’s values and hospitality standards in all guest interactions

Qualifications:

  • 1+ year experience in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality setting preferred

  • Positive attitude and strong teamwork ethic

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Basic understanding of food handling and service etiquette

  • Must be fluent in English

  • Comfort in a high-volume/fast-paced environment

  • Flexible schedule with weekend/holiday availability

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.

  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing 35 pounds on a regular basis.

  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.

  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.

  • Climbing steps regularly.

Fooq's Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of responsibilities, which you as the Runner, are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide to expected functions. As an employee you should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the entity. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Also, at the request of management, any employee may be asked and expected to perform additional functions, responsibilities, or projects without notice.

The Company reserves the right, at any time with or without notice to alter or change your job duties, reassign or transfer job responsibilities or to assign you additional job responsibilities. From time to time, you may be directed to work on special projects that assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of the Company.

If you do not believe your job description accurately reflects your day to day job duties, please bring this to the attention of Human Resources.

I have read and understand this job description. I am able to perform and follow the job description to the best of my ability. If at any point I am unable to perform the job description, I will notify Human Resources.