Expo / Food Runner

Commercial Lease Advocates; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

WindRiver is seeking an Expo / Food Runner to support the dining team by delivering food promptly and maintaining guest-ready tables. You will help with overall dining room flow, ensuring a positive guest experience in a luxury lakefront community.

Responsibilities include assisting servers, clearing and resetting tables, pre-busing, delivering orders, and maintaining cleanliness across dining areas. Weekend/evening shifts and strong teamwork are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Weekend, holiday, and evening shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers by maintaining clean, organized, and guest-ready tables.
• Clear tables of used dishes, glassware, and utensils promptly.
• Pre-bus tables during service to support efficient turnover.
• Reset tables quickly and correctly for incoming guests.
• Refill water glasses and assist with general table upkeep as needed.
• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to guest tables accurately and in a timely manner.
• Confirm correct items and special requests before delivery.
• Ensure food is presented properly and communicate any issues to servers or kitchen staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, service stations, and common guest areas.
• Assist with side work, restocking, and end-of-shift cleaning duties.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with servers, kitchen staff, and management to support service flow.
• Assist with basic guest needs when appropriate and direct questions to the appropriate team member.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Guest service

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Description

WindRiver is seeking an Expo / Food Runner, you will work closely with the serving staff to provide quality dining experiences. Your main responsibility is supporting the dining team by delivering food promptly, maintaining clean and guest-ready tables, and assisting with overall dining room flow to ensure an efficient and positive guest experience.

WindRiver is seeking an Expo / Food Runner, you will work closely with the serving staff to provide quality dining experiences. Your main responsibility is supporting the dining team by delivering food promptly, maintaining clean and guest-ready tables, and assisting with overall dining room flow to ensure an efficient and positive guest experience. WindRiver is a luxury lakefront and golf community offering a vibrant lifestyle that encompasses world-class amenities, including a championship golf course, full-service marina, Lakeside Inn, resort-style pool, and much more. At the heart of our community is WindRiver Club, a private members-only club soon to feature Clubhouse Village - home to our restaurant, bar, spa, fitness center, event spaces, and pro shop.

Expo Responsibilities

Dining Room Support

• Assist servers by maintaining clean, organized, and guest-ready tables.
• Clear tables of used dishes, glassware, and utensils promptly.
• Pre-bus tables during service to support efficient turnover.
• Reset tables quickly and correctly for incoming guests.
• Refill water glasses and assist with general table upkeep as needed.

Food Running

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to guest tables accurately and in a timely manner.
• Confirm correct items and special requests before delivery.
• Ensure food is presented properly and communicate any issues to servers or kitchen staff.

Cleanliness and Organization

• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, service stations, and common guest areas.
• Assist with side work, restocking, and end-of-shift cleaning duties.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.

Team Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with servers, kitchen staff, and management to support service flow.
• Assist with basic guest needs when appropriate and direct questions to the appropriate team member.
• Support special events and high-volume service periods as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma (preferred).
• Must be at least 18 years old (required).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be willing to work weekend, holiday, and evening shifts.
• Basic understanding of restaurant etiquette.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Excellent track record of communication skills and working as a team player.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to improvise and make decisions based on business or guest needs.
• Ability to provide quality service and experience for members and guests.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, twist, climb stairs, kneel, lift, push, and pull items weighing up to 50lbs. Must be able to stand and continuously move for up to 8 hours at a time.