| Aspect | Immediate Server | Food Runner |
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| Primary Role | Take customer orders, serve food and beverages, handle payments | Deliver prepared food from kitchen to tables, assist servers as needed |
| Required Skills | Customer service, order taking, basic POS operation | Knowledge of menu items, quick delivery, teamwork |
| Work Environment | Front-of-house, direct customer interaction | Back-of-house to front-of-house, fast-paced |
| Common Certifications | Food Handlerβs Permit, ServSafe | Food Handlerβs Permit, ServSafe |
Immediate Servers focus on directly serving customers, taking orders, and processing payments, while Food Runners primarily deliver food from the kitchen to tables and support servers. Both roles require similar certifications and work in the front-of-house environment, but their responsibilities differ in customer interaction and task focus.