Fine Dining Food Runner: Elevate Guest Experience

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

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.