Casual Dining Host & Runner — Tips & Evening Shifts

Farmington Country Club; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 11,020 - 16,531; Part time

Job summary

Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Casual Restaurant Runner/Host for part-time, day shifts, with evenings and weekends availability. You will welcome members, manage seating, assist with take-out, maintain a clean host podium and lobby, and coordinate with servers and kitchen.

Prior casual dining experience preferred; must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand for six hours. This role offers hourly pay with tips and potential for growth in a fast-paced food and beverage

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of similar food service experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 30 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and stand for six hours consecutively.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Year‑round position; not intended for summer‑only employment. Available evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet members immediately upon entry with a smile and by name.
• Offer to hang coats, hats, and umbrellas.
• Offer extra assistance to the elderly and handicapped.
• Open doors for members when possible.
• Maintain server map and record of cover distribution.
• Provide appropriate menus and wine list to each table.
• Inform kitchen managers of the number of menus in the dining room at any time.
• Maintain cleanliness of all menus, inside and out, and keep them up‑to‑date.
• Answer the phone according to Grill standards.
• Have full knowledge of the food and wine menus for take‑out orders.
• Take take‑out orders, prepare checks, and set drinks for the runner station.
• Assist with table maintenance, water tables, and folding napkins when a guest leaves.
• Assist with bussing and sanitizing tables.
• Attend staff pre‑shift meetings for service updates and policy changes.
• Follow staff checklists for set‑up and clean‑up.
• Complete and report all weekly cleaning assignments to a manager.
• Report lost and found items to managers.
• Answer questions from the expo regarding tickets and find the appropriate staff.
• Deliver up to three plates/dishes to the table as presented in the window, coordinating additional staff when needed.
• Clean and stock runner station.
• Assist with the bussing of tables.

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Availability year-round

Job description

Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Casual Restaurant Runner/Host for part-time, day shifts, with evenings and weekends availability. You will welcome members, manage seating, assist with take-out, maintain a clean host podium and lobby, and coordinate with servers and kitchen.

Prior casual dining experience preferred; must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand for six hours. This role offers hourly pay with tips and potential for growth in a fast-paced food and beverage