Food Runner

Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc.

Brea (CA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 26,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture
Discounts on food & beverages
Career growth opportunities
Training and recognition program
Paid time off

Job summary

Dave & Buster’s/Main Event Entertainment is seeking a Food Runner to support servers and ensure guests have an amazing dining experience. You’ll assist with refills, pre-bussing tables, and timely food delivery while maintaining high safety and sanitation standards.

You will greet guests, take drink orders, and help with opening, mid-day, or closing duties. A positive attitude, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

  • Prior food and beverage experience is a plus but not required.
  • Able to comply with company uniform standards.
  • Strong guest-service mindset and positive attitude.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication with management and guests.

Responsibilities

  • Uphold cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Greet guests and take drink orders.
  • Deliver food and drinks in a timely manner while anticipating guests' needs.
  • Support the server by refilling condiments, pre-bussing tables, and turning tables.
  • Create memorable experiences through exceptional guest service.
  • Perform opening, mid-day, and closing duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service
Teamwork
Communication
Attention to detail
Urgency

Job description

Job Description: At Dave & Buster’s/Main Event Entertainment, our Food Runners support the Server to ensure that our Guests have an amazing experience! As a Food Runner, your primary duty is to help with refills, pre-bussing tables, helping with table turns, and making sure the dining areas are spotlessly clean! You also assist with aspects of service like greeting Guests and taking drink orders. You’re also dedicated to delivering the highest standards in safety and sanitation.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING DAILY?

Upholding our cleanliness and safety standards (We take this seriously!)

Assisting with greeting Guests and taking drink orders

Delivering food and drinks in a timely manner while anticipating Guest’s needs

Supporting the Server by refilling condiments, pre-bussing tables, and turning tables to expedite Guest service

Creating memorable experiences by providing exceptional Guest service

Performing opening, mid-day, or closing duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Prior food and beverage experience is a plus but not required

Comply with the company uniform standards

Always be ready to create a memorable guest experience

Teamwork is a must (Remember, teamwork makes the dream work!)

Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Can effectively communicate with Management, Team Members, and Guests

Must act with a swift sense of urgency

Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays (subject to business needs)

PERKS!
  • Dave & Buster’s/Main Event Entertainment Team Members are expected to give their best on the job, so we do our part to ensure you have what you need to stay motivated, valued, and embraced by living your best life!
  • Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding, and FUN!
  • Amazing discounts on food, beverages, activities, and free non-redemption gameplay!
  • Advance your career with endless growth opportunities Be part of a New Store Opening Team!
  • We have a fantastic rewards and recognition program!
  • Benefits and paid time off for qualifying Team Members Opportunities to be a part of Buster’s Legacy Fund (support and get support from our unifying Team Member Assistance Program) Become a Certified Trainer (aka, the best of the best!) to help us build a solid foundation and provide exceptional guest experiences, all while creating opportunities for career growth

Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer Salary Range: 16.9 - 19 We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

Walking into a Main Event is like entering a new world of lights, music, entertainment, and laughter. Every Guest is greeted by the genuine, glowing faces of Main Event Team Members as they see splashes of color and new opportunities to play. Each center is full of passionate, driven people who are serving others and making memories that bring to life our chef-inspired meals, full-service catering with private rooms, high-energy bar with the latest audio-visual technology, space for birthday parties for kids and adults, and party rooms for corporate, school, and league events. A trip to Main Event is a chance for the whole family to reconnect, celebrate, compete, eat, and play. When you’re with us, each and every moment together is the Main Event.

E-E O is The Law - click here for more information Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (469) 661-2695 or at hr@mainevent.com.

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