Entry-Level Food Runner: Fast-Paced Dining Support

Miskiri Hospitality Group; Gambrills (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Miskiri Hospitality Group is seeking a fast, detail-oriented Food Runner to deliver dishes from the kitchen to tables, ensuring accuracy and speed while supporting servers. This entry-level role offers learning opportunities about the menu, allergens, and presentation in a lively Maryland dining room.

Ideal for someone starting in hospitality, with a strong work ethic, communication skills, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; restaurant experience is a plus.
• Ability to work quickly and stay organized during high-volume, fast-paced service.
• Strong communication skills with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Willingness to learn menu items to accurately describe dishes and identify allergens.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately match tickets to plates and deliver food to the correct table and seat without relying on guests to identify their own order.
• Communicate with kitchen staff to confirm order accuracy, timing, and any special requests before running food.
• Check each plate for presentation and temperature standards before it leaves the kitchen; flag any issues to the kitchen team immediately.
• Deliver food promptly to maintain food quality and minimize wait times.
• Announce and describe dishes to guests when delivering (e.g., "Here's your Lobster Mac & Cheese").
• Communicate allergy and special-request information clearly to the kitchen and confirm with guests when handing off allergen-sensitive dishes.
• Assist servers with refilling drinks, clearing plates, and resetting tables as needed.
• Support bussers and servers during high-volume periods to keep the dining room moving.
• Maintain cleanliness of the expo line, tray stands, and food-running stations throughout the shift.
• Communicate table or order issues to management promptly.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Team player

Menu knowledge / learnability

Job description

Miskiri Hospitality Group is seeking a fast, detail-oriented Food Runner to deliver dishes from the kitchen to tables, ensuring accuracy and speed while supporting servers. This entry-level role offers learning opportunities about the menu, allergens, and presentation in a lively Maryland dining room.

Ideal for someone starting in hospitality, with a strong work ethic, communication skills, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a team-oriented environment.