GiGi's Manchester - Food Runner

Food Runner

The Dining Room, GiGi

THE ROLE

At GiGi, every plate tells a story.

A perfectly prepared dish deserves to arrive at the table with confidence, precision and a sense of occasion. As a Food Runner, you are the vital link between our kitchen and our guests, ensuring every dish arrives exactly as intended and every moment feels seamless.

This is far more than carrying plates.

You are part of the theatre of service. Working alongside our servers and kitchen team, you help create an experience that feels effortless, elegant and unmistakably GiGi.

Because food isn't simply delivered.

It is presented.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

– Deliver every dish with pride, confidence and exceptional attention to detail

– Work closely with servers to ensure every course reaches the right guest at exactly the right moment

– Check every plate, garnish and accompaniment before it leaves the kitchen

– Understand our menu and dishes well enough to support confident food presentation when required

– Anticipate what guests and servers need before they have to ask

– Maintain communication between the kitchen and front of house to keep service flowing effortlessly

– Support table maintenance by clearing plates naturally and resetting tables to the highest standard

– Ensure the dining room always feels polished, elegant and ready for every guest

– Support the wider restaurant team wherever needed because exceptional hospitality is always a team effort

– Take pride in every detail, knowing that every plate represents GiGi

WHO YOU ARE

– Energetic, organised and naturally proactive

– Someone who enjoys working as part of a close, supportive team

– Calm under pressure and able to move with pace whilst maintaining precision

– Proud of doing the little things brilliantly

– Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences

– Someone who notices the details others miss

– Reliable, positive and always willing to help wherever needed

– Ready to learn, develop and grow within an ambitious hospitality team

EXPERIENCE

– Previous experience in hospitality is welcomed but not essential—we can teach skills, but attitude is everything

– A genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences

– Confidence working in a fast-paced restaurant environment

– Strong communication and teamwork skills

– A desire to learn about Italian food, service and the art of hospitality

– Ambition to grow within GiGi as the business grows

Built for the pleasure of a long Italian evening.

To express your interest, we'd love to hear from you.