Fine Dining Runner | Riviera Dining Group

Riviera Dining Group; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Riviera Dining Group is seeking polished food and beverage runners to support exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced luxury environment in Miami. You will deliver dishes accurately, maintain presentation standards, and act as a vital link between culinary and front-of-house teams.

Runners assist with side work, ensure cleanliness and organization, and interact with guests in a warm, professional manner, while maintaining reliability and a strong work ethic in a demanding setting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a full-service or fine dining restaurant environment preferred.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of all food and beverage menus, ingredients, preparation methods, allergies, and pairing recommendations.
• Deliver food efficiently and precisely, coordinating with expeditor and front-of-house to ensure smooth service flow.
• Provide warm, professional guest interaction while anticipating needs and supporting guest satisfaction.
• Complete opening and ongoing side work; keep stations prepared, stocked, and organized for service.
• Handle products, equipment, and service tools properly to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members and management to support smooth service flow and resolve issues promptly.
• Communicate guest feedback or operational needs to leadership in a timely manner.

Skills

Experience in fine dining

Flexible schedule

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Riviera Dining Group is redefining hospitality through elevated dining, vibrant nightlife, and immersive design. From the success of MILA in Miami Beach to the expansion of AVA, CASA NEOS, and CLAUDIE, RDG is building a collection of destinations that offer more than a meal — they create unforgettable experiences.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking polished and energetic runners to support exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced luxury environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, urgency, clear communication, and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Runners play a vital role in the flow of service by delivering dishes accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper presentation standards, and acting as a key link between the culinary and front-of-house team. The runner position supports seamless service execution while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and elevated guest interaction throughout the dining experience.

YOUR ROLE

• Food and beverage runners maintain strong knowledge of all food and beverage menus, including ingredients, preparation methods, allergies, and pairing recommendations.
• Deliver food efficiently and precisely, communicating closely with the expeditor and front-of-house team to support smooth service flow.
• Provide warm, professional guest interaction while anticipating needs and supporting overall guest satisfaction.
• Runners complete opening and ongoing side work, ensuring stations are fully prepared, stocked, and organized for service.
• Handle products, equipment, and service tools properly to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members and management to support smooth service flow and resolve issues promptly.
• Communicating guest feedback, product concerns, or operational needs to leadership in a timely manner is essential as a runner
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all company policies, service standards, sanitation guidelines, and proper equipment usage.
• Service runners demonstrate strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and a performance-driven mindset.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift up to 50 lbs

This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 -2 years of experience in a full-service or fine dining restaurant environment preferred
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this job.They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills required of employees so classified. RDG reserves the right to modify or deviate from the duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills required of employees in this job and nothing herein shall restrict RDG management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.