eden - Food Runner

The Paramount Group; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(K)

Paid time off

Lunch provided

Free parking

Snack and beverage bar

Job summary

eden in Chicago is seeking dependable, energetic, and hospitality-driven Food Runners to join our front-of-house team. Both part-time and full-time positions are available, with AM and PM shifts Wednesday through Sunday.

You will greet guests, support servers, and help maintain a welcoming dining room during busy service. The Food Runner ensures smooth communication between kitchen and front-of-house, verifies dish accuracy and modifications, protects allergen safety, and delivers meals promptly

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience preferred, especially in high-volume or full-service environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to learn the menu, ingredients, allergens, table numbers, and service procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and eager to learn.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift and safely carry multiple plates.

Responsibilities

• Run food efficiently and accurately from the kitchen to guest tables.
• Maintain knowledge of table and seat numbers and the floor plan.
• Collaborate with expo/pass, chefs, servers, and service assistants for smooth service.
• Verify dishes before leaving the pass, including modifications and special requests.
• Observe allergies and dietary restrictions and follow allergy-safety procedures.
• Identify and announce dishes when delivering to guests.
• Monitor course timing and communicate delays or issues promptly.
• Keep the pass, service stations, and surrounding areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Support servers and team members to provide efficient, seamless service.
• Adhere to Eden’s food safety, sanitation, uniform, and service standards.
• Demonstrate urgency with professionalism during high-volume service.

Skills

Dependable

Energetic

Hospitality-driven

Strong communication

Teamwork

Punctual

Detail oriented

Job description

Description

eden is seeking dependable, energetic, and hospitality-driven Food Runners to join our front-of-house team. Both part-time and full-time positions are available, with AM and PM shifts Wednesday through Sunday.

The Food Runner plays an essential role in maintaining smooth communication between the kitchen and front-of-house teams while ensuring every dish reaches the correct guest promptly, accurately, and with proper presentation.

Responsibilities

• Run food efficiently and accurately from the kitchen to guest tables.
• Maintain strong knowledge of table and seat numbers and the restaurant floor plan.
• Work closely with the expo/pass, chefs, servers, and service assistants to ensure smooth service.
• Verify dishes before leaving the pass, including correct table, modifications, and special requests.
• Pay close attention to food allergies and dietary restrictions and follow all allergy-safety procedures without exception.
• Properly identify and announce dishes when delivering food to guests.
• Maintain awareness of course timing and communicate delays or issues immediately.
• Assist with keeping the pass, service stations, and surrounding areas clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Support servers and other team members as needed to provide efficient, seamless service.
• Follow Eden’s food safety, sanitation, uniform, and service standards.
• Demonstrate urgency while maintaining professionalism and composure during high-volume service.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Full time)
• 401(K) after 1 year of employment
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Daily lunch provided
• Free parking
• Snack and beverage bar

Requirements

• Previous restaurant experience is preferred, especially in a high-volume or full-service environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to learn the menu, ingredients, allergens, table numbers, and service procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain organized and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be dependable, punctual, professional, and willing to learn.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift and safely carry multiple plates or trays.