Food Runner

Shirlington; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life insurance policy

Pet insurance

Job summary

Shirlington is seeking a passionate food runner/expo to work in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment. In this role, you will communicate customer needs, expedite food, and assist servers while ensuring a high standard of cleanliness. Candidates should possess top-tier communication skills and a strong ability to work in a team, with weekend availability required. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth within the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
• Must work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate customer needs to line cooks and/or servers.
• Expedite food and ensure quality and standards are met.
• Carry food to customers and assist servers as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service areas.
• Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties.

Skills

Top-tier communication and hospitality skills

Teamwork

Spanish (fluent or semi-fluent)

Job description

About the Position

We are always looking for passionate, hospitality‑driven people‑persons! Do you want to work in a diverse space that serves delicious food? As a food runner/expo, you will work in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced, guest‑centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally.

Pay: $8/hour plus tip out from servers/bar and to‑go/online orders. You can make as much as $25/hour with a guarantee that you will never make less than $17.50/hour.

Company Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (100% of 4% contributions and 50% of next 2%)
• 1 week sick leave per year
• Paid parental leave
• Company‑paid life insurance policy
• Pet insurance

Job Duties

• Effectively communicate customer needs to line cooks and/or servers
• Expedite food and ensure quality and standards are met in presentation of each food item
• Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from expo line to customers
• Serve food to customers and assist servers as neededLocate items requested by customers
• Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash
• Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments to facilitate customer service
• Maintain adequate supplies of items such as silverware, carry out containers, carry out bags, etc
• Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers
• Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors
• Serve ice water, coffee, or other beverages to patrons
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Top‑tier communication and hospitality skills
• Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week
• Must be able to work with a team
• Fluent (or semi‑fluent) in Spanish is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Spend time bending or twisting the body
• Spend time lifting heavy weight
• Spend time standing on feet for long hours
• Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects/tools

About the Company

Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi‑concept restaurant, bar, event and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington and Takoma with more on the horizon!