Fine Dining Food Runner/Back Wait - Part Time (Immediate Start)

The Fearrington House; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Employee dining and retail discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Fearrington House is a Relais & Châteaux property outside Chapel Hill, North Carolina, seeking a motivated Food Runner / Backwait to support our front-of-house team during evening service. This role drives the flow of service and ensures each guest experience is executed with precision and care.

Ideal candidates gain exposure to a refined dining environment and opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized restaurant group located near Chapel Hill.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset.
• Professional, positive attitude.
• Must be available Thursday through Sunday evenings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food from the kitchen to guests promptly and accurately
• Assist servers with table maintenance, including clearing, resetting, and water service
• Support seamless communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Ensure dining areas remain clean, organized, and service-ready at all times
• Assist with polishing, stocking, and preparing service stations
• Anticipate team and guest needs to support an elevated dining experience

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong work ethic

Professional attitude

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Fearrington Village is an English-inspired property nestled in the idyllic countryside of North Carolina. Our southern hospitality is part of everything we do as we aim to make each of our guests feel welcome.

Located 15 minutes from Chapel Hill, our property is one of the original Relais & Châteaux destinations in North America since 1980, complete with an award-winning fine-dining restaurant, luxury 32-room inn, spa, boutique shops, a beer and pizza garden, events spaces, and one of the state’s last remaining independent bookstores.

The Fearrington House Restaurant is a Relais & Châteaux property known for refined hospitality, seasonal cuisine, and an exceptional dining experience in a beautiful countryside setting just outside Chapel Hill. Our team is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, seamless service at every touchpoint.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Food Runner / Backwait to support our front-of-house team during evening service. This role is essential to maintaining the flow of service and ensuring each guest experience is executed with precision and care.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow in hospitality and gain experience in a fine dining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver food from the kitchen to guests promptly and accurately
• Assist servers with table maintenance, including clearing, resetting, and water service
• Support seamless communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Ensure dining areas remain clean, organized, and service-ready at all times
• Assist with polishing, stocking, and preparing service stations
• Anticipate team and guest needs to support an elevated dining experience

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred, but not required
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset
• Professional, positive attitude
• Must be available Thursday through Sunday evenings

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized, award-winning restaurant
• A supportive, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth
• Competitive hourly pay
• Employee dining and retail discounts across Fearrington Village

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred, but not required
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset
• Professional, positive attitude
• Must be available Thursday through Sunday evenings

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs