Food Runner

Northstar Tavern Inc; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Northstar Tavern Inc. is seeking a Food Runner to join our busy Bloomington restaurant. You will bridge the kitchen and front-of-house, delivering meals, clearing tables, and assisting with service flow. If you’re friendly, hardworking, and eager to break into the hospitality industry, we want to hear from you.

The role supports efficient service in a fast-paced setting, with emphasis on teamwork, guest satisfaction, and reliable schedule flexibility in the evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced hospitality setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic food safety guidelines.
• Ability to stand long hours and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Friendly, outgoing demeanor and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and drinks to customers promptly and courteously.
• Communicate food orders to the kitchen staff.
• Refill drinks as needed to maintain guest satisfaction.
• Wipe down tables, chairs and other surfaces between guests.
• Remove tablecloths and reset tables for new guests.
• Clear dirty dishes, glasses and silverware from tables.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Food safety guidelines

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Customer service oriented

Evening and weekend availability

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Food Runner to join the team at our busy restaurant! As a Food Runner, you are the link between the kitchen and the wait staff. You will set and clear tables, deliver food, and generally act as the liaison between the front of house and back of the house. If you’re friendly, hard-working, and interested in getting your foot in the door in the hospitality industry, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers their meals and drinks in an efficient manner
• Communicate food orders to the kitchen staff
• Refill drinks
• Wipe down tables, chairs, and other surfaces
• Remove tablecloths and reset tables
• Remove dirty dishes, glasses, and silverware from tables
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and regulations

Qualifications

• Experience as a busser, barback, food runner, or similar position is preferred
• Familiarity with food safety guidelines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 pounds
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Availability to work evening and weekend shifts