Food Runner

KPOT | Ballwin; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee discount (20%)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

KPOT Ballwin in Ballwin, MO is hiring a Food Runner to support the dining team. You will deliver menu items from kitchen to tables, assist guests with orders, and help keep the dining room running smoothly during busy shifts.

This full-time position requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Prior restaurant experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum - No prior restaurant experience is necessary
• Preferred - 1+ years prior restaurant experience

Responsibilities

• Load food onto the runner’s cart and double check orders.
• Run food from kitchen to customer tables and ensure accuracy.
• Describe all menu items and assist guests with questions.
• Keep plates, bowls, and utensils clean and stocked.
• Assist with end-of-shift breakdown and table resets.

Skills

Stamina and endurance

Teamwork

Job description

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay: $14.62 - $15.86 per hour

Job description:

Title

Food Runner

Report to

Restaurant Management

About KPot

K-Pot offers both worlds of Korean BBQ and Asian Hot Pot.

What is Hot Pot? Hot pot is an Asian cooking method, prepared with a simmering pot of soup stock at the dining table, containing a variety of East Asian foods and ingredients. While your hot pot is simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table in front of your eyes, in a manner similar to fondue.

Korean barbecue known locally as (고기구이) gogi-gui, “Meat Roast”, refers to the Korean cuisine method of grilling meat such as beef, chicken or pork, that you prepare yourself at your table. Our menu offers an extensive selection of fresh quality meats, seafood, noodles, and vegetables for Hot Pot and BBQ experience.

Role Overview

A food runner helps the wait staff improve the dining experience for customers. They play a crucial part in a restaurant, performing a range of duties including assisting guests with orders, running out foods to the guests table, and retrieving empty plates on their way back.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Primary job functions include loading food onto the runner’s cart, double checking orders, running food out from kitchen to customer, making sure customers receive accurate food
• Menu knowledge should be extensive. Awareness and ability to describe all food, drink, and special menu items, if asked by a guest
• Attention to detail and organization skills to ensure the correct food orders are matched to the correct guest
• Cleaning and refilling all food plates, bowls, and utensils
• Ability to lift boxes occasionally up to 25lbs. Standing on one’s feet in a fast paced environment for a period of approximately 4 hours or longer
• At the end of the shift, the dining room is broken down and reset for the next day’s service, including all busser carts, soup trays, kitchen tools, and garbage pails cleaned/lined
• Maybe asked to perform other related tasks or duties as deemed necessary

Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift).

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds.

• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive movements in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work in varying conditions, including heat, cold, and noise.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Minimum - No prior restaurant experience is necessary

Preferred - 1+ years prior restaurant experience

Employee Perks/Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Employee 20% off Discount
• Fun and lively work environment with potential for growth

What to wear:

KPOT will provide employees with two KPOT shirts

Employees are to wear black pants and non-slip work shoes

K-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

REQUIREMENTS

• Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift). Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds. Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive movements in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work in varying conditions, including heat, cold, and noise. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.