Food Runner

Clyde's at Mark Center; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Training

Health plan

Restaurant discounts

Meal discounts

Career advancement

Employee assistance

Wellness resources

Financial assistance

Merit recognition

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Clyde's at Mark Center in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Food Runner. This role offers competitive pay ($700–$1200 per week), flexible scheduling (part-time, full-time, on-call), and opportunities for growth and training.

Join Clyde's Restaurant Group to deliver meals, assist with tickets, and keep service areas tidy. We offer benefits including health plans, meal discounts, and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a commitment to excellence and top-tier service.
• Problem solvers who can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability to work mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry the order in hand or on a tray to the table and serve the plates to the customer.
• Assist chefs with expediting orders, including assembly, garnishing, and inspecting the food dishes for quality and visual appeal.
• Read the food ticket, pick up plates, and organize them in hand or on a tray for delivery to the tables.
• Remove dirty plates, glasses, and utensils from tables and deliver them to the dishwashing station.
• Notify the expediter of other tables ready to be served.
• Replenish the stations with product and supplies including hot water, brewed coffee beans, tea, milk, utensils, plates, bread, butter, jellies, and other garnishes and condiments.
• Break down and clean work area, store perishable products, clean equipment and supplies, and restock to end-of-day par levels.

Skills

verbal communication

written communication

hospitality

multi-tasking

flexible scheduling

Job description

Pay Range: $700 - $1200 / week

Are you looking for a job with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and training?

Description

Pay Range: $700 - $1200 / week

Are you looking for a job with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and training?

If so, Clyde’s of Mark Center is the place for you. As the go-to restaurant in the area and part of the Clyde’s Restaurant Group, which owns 14 concepts in the DMV area, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dining experiences.

Located in Alexandria, VA, just off highway I-395 and Seminary Rd., we offer free parking for our employees and are conveniently situated right next to a bus stop, making us accessible for all.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A FOOD RUNNER

• Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication.
• Stable Company: Join a respected, stable organization.
• Flexible Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available.
• Positive Culture: Embrace courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Excellent Training: Classroom and on-premises training..
• Restaurant Discounts: Enjoy 25% off at all Clyde’s Restaurants for you and 3 guests.
• Meal Discount: Get 50% off your shift meal.
• Top Health Plan: Access medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services.
• Support: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support.
• Wellness Resources: Access digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement.
• Merit Recognition: Rewards for excellence and hard work.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access a discount program with thousands of brands and services.

What We Look For In a Food Runner

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a commitment to excellence and top-tier service
• Problem solvers who can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability to work mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed

paced environment

• Carry the order in hand or on a tray to the table and serve the plates to the customer
• Assist chefs with expediting orders, including assembly, garnishing, and inspecting the food dishes for quality and visual appeal
• Read the food ticket, pick up plates, and organize them in hand or on a tray for delivery to the tables
• Remove dirty plates, glasses, and utensils from tables and deliver them to the dishwashing station
• Notify the expediter of other tables ready to be served
• Replenish the stations with product and supplies including hot water, brewed coffee beans, tea, milk, utensils, plates, bread, butter, jellies, and other garnishes and condiments
• Break down and clean work area, store perishable products, clean equipment and supplies, and restock to end-of-day par levels

About Us

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening October 2026).

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Clyde’s Restaurant Group participates in E-Verify. We use the federal E-Verify system to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work.

Contact us at [email protected] if you need any special accommodations to apply.