Food Runner

CARLYLE; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid training

401K based on eligibility

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Great American Restaurants is seeking a Food Runner to join our team in Northern Virginia/Maryland. You will work collaboratively with restaurant staff to deliver outstanding dining experiences, ensuring timely, accurate service and adherence to presentation standards.

The role emphasizes hospitality, efficiency, and knowledge of the menu, with the opportunity to grow within a top workplace recognized in the DC area.

Qualifications

• Excellent hospitality and guest service mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders to guests promptly and courteously.
• Assist in kitchen operations and ensure food presentation meets standards.
• Maintain knowledge of menu and daily specials.

Job description

Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries and a BBQ spot in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in the top employers in the area for more than 10 years. The dedication of our people is what sets our company apart, offering the best hospitality to our guests and each other every day.

Do you have a passion for hospitality? Are you always in motion?Then our Food Runner position would be a great opportunity for you!

Our Food Runners are dedicated professionals who work as a team to bring our amazing food from the grill to the guests and provide them with an exceptionally distinctive dining experience!

Food Runners earn $18+ per hour

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Providing excellent hospitality and a one-of-a-kind dining experience to our guests
• Delivering all food orders to guests in a timely and gracious manner
• Providing support for kitchen operations and being the final set of eyes on food as it leaves the kitchen
• Following recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed guest’s expectations
• Having outstanding menu knowledge

We believe that if we take care of our people, they’ll take care of our guests. That’s why you’ll have a package of benefits:

• Competitive starting pay of rate
• Opportunity for growth
• Paid training
• Great pay in a high-volume setting
• Health insurance, PTO, and 401K based on eligibility

Great American Restaurants owns and operates 14 high volume restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our locations include: Patsy’s American – Randy’s Prime Seafood & Steaks – Ozzie’s Good Eats – Jackson’s – Artie’s – Carlyle – Mike’s American – Silverado – Best Buns – Coastal Flats – Sweetwater Tavern – Stupid Good BBQ