Food Runner

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

401K match

Housing Loan

Employee Discounts

Family PTO

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated food runner to help deliver dishes promptly and accurately, serving as the liaison between the kitchen and dining room in a fast‑paced, high‑demand environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of restaurant experience, a positive energy, and excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a flexible schedule for days, nights, weekends, brunches, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of restaurant experience preferred.
• Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow staff and work as a team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and guests.
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends, brunch and holidays.
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between the kitchen and dining room staff; in a fast paced, stressful, high demand environment and ensures all food items are delivered in a timely fashion
• Receive and relay orders to the kitchen staff according to the ticket specifications and ensure all dishes match up on every plate, acting as the last set of eyes to review all outgoing plates
• Works in a clean and organized station and adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation

Skills

Restaurant experience

Team player

Effective communication

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Hospitality Starts Here. Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it’s a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of our people we can best take care of our guests.

THE ROLE

As a food runner you will ensure every dish that is sent out is divine to present and devour. You will act as the liaison between the kitchen and dining room staff in a fast‑paced, stressful, high‑demand environment and ensure all food items are delivered in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between the kitchen and dining room staff; in a fast paced, stressful, high demand environment and ensures all food items are delivered in a timely fashion
• Receive and relay orders to the kitchen staff according to the ticket specifications and ensure all dishes match up on every plate, acting as the last set of eyes to review all outgoing plates
• Works in a clean and organized station and adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation

Qualifications

• At least 1 one year of restaurant experience preferred
• Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends, weekend brunch and holidays
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Competitive base pay, health benefits, and PTO benefits after 90 days [for full-time employee's].
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options.
• Home Loan Program: We offer a zero‑interest housing loan program to help you achieve your dream of home ownership.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Family Time: Benefit from 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.