Food Runner

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO after 90 days

401K with match

Roth options

Employee discounts

Family leave (maternity/paternity)

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a food runner to ensure a smooth transition of dishes from kitchen to table. You will verify each plate, relay orders, and maintain a clean station in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset. Opportunities for growth exist within 30+ locations, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between kitchen and dining room staff in a fast-paced environment; ensure timely delivery of all items.
• Receive and relay orders to the kitchen; verify plates match ticket specs and review outgoing plates.
• Maintain a clean, organized station and follow all health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Tools

POS system

Job description

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 you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

THE ROLE

You have an eye for detail and work to ensure the guests food has a smooth transition between the kitchen and their table. As a food runner, you will ensure every dish that is sent out is divine to present and devour.

What we will ask of you:

• 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

Requirements for Success:

• 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.