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Food Runner

餐饮·前厅

Responsible for delivering dishes from the kitchen to the correct tables quickly and accurately, assisting in clearing plates and maintaining cleanliness.

Daily work

  • 01Receive plating instructions and verify dish and table numbers
  • 02Use trays or hand-carry to deliver dishes steadily to tables
  • 03Remind servers to serve or directly place dishes for guests
  • 04Promptly clear empty plates and used utensils to dishwashing area
  • 05Replenish tableware, condiments, and other table supplies
  • 06Participate in cleaning and sanitizing after meals

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Knowledge of dish serving order
  • Safe food handling during transport
  • Basic food sanitation knowledge
  • Tray and plate carrying skills

Soft skills

  • Attention to detail and responsibility
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Stress tolerance and physical stamina

Best suited for

Suitable for those who are hardworking, meticulous, stable, and able to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who are careless, impatient, unable to stand for long periods, or dislike repetitive physical work.

Salary (monthly)

5KMedian
Bottom 3KTop 8K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Transferability3
AI Resistance2
Growth1
Stability1
Autonomy / Remote-friendly1
Lower is better
Work Intensity4
Major Relevance2
Competition2
Entry Difficulty1
Education Threshold1

MBTI Fit

ESFJISFJESTJENFJISTJESTP
High intensityLow competitionEntry-friendly

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.