Food Runner

Silver Brands; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program

Meal discounts

Gym membership discounts

Growth opportunities

Meal discounts

Gym discounts

Work shoe discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading casual dining establishment in Virginia is seeking a Food Runner. The role involves delivering food and beverage orders with precision, ensuring guests have an excellent experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Full-time and part-time positions are available, along with benefits including health insurance and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years experience as a server in a casual restaurant (preferred).
• Legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Organized and enthusiastic.
• Presentable appearance reflecting the brand.
• Friendly, energetic demeanor and guest hospitality focus.
• Must be able to meet all scheduled hours.
• Experience as a server preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Team player with clear communication.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and beverage orders to guests, ensuring accuracy.
• Support a server as assigned by Manager.
• Maintain a clean station stocked to standards.
• Maintain a clean, stocked station and assist with side work.
• Provide courteous guest service and teamwork.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and ensure brand experience.

Skills

English communication skills

Multi-tasking

Guest hospitality

Positive attitude

Ability to withstand long periods on feet

Sense of urgency

Fast learner

Meet scheduled hours

Server experience preferred

Alcohol service age compliance

Job description

Food Runner

Join the Silver Diner team as a Food Runner.

Role Overview

The Food Runner delivers food and beverage orders to guests, ensuring accuracy and brand experience. This position is designed to grow into a Server role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a server as assigned by Manager
• Ensure every order is delivered 100% correct
• Run food to guests, using position points to ensure proper delivery:
  • Salads and Appetizers
  • All entrees
  • Desserts
  • Beverages
  • Re‑cooks and on‑the‑fly orders
  • Serve and announce dish with appropriate condiments
  • Ask guests if there is anything else you can bring them
  • Pre‑bus dirty plates as guests finish and deliver to dish room
  • Take dirty plates from server and deliver to dish room
  • Complete bus of table and reset as needed
  • Maintain knowledge of all food and beverage specs
  • Keep a clean station stocked to Silver standards
  • Complete all assigned side work
  • Work as part of a team, communicating clearly and constructively
• Be on time for work
• Maintain a positive, fun‑oriented attitude
• Keep yourself, your uniform, and your station sparkling clean at all times
• Strictly follow all uniform standards
• Ensure delivery of the Silver Diner Brand to guests
• Properly portion all self‑service items (e.g., soups, creamers, butters)
• Perform any additional duties reasonably assigned by managers

Desired Characteristics & Qualifications

• Reasonable English communication skills
• Physically fit to withstand long periods on feet
• Ability to multi‑task
• Appropriate appearance reflecting the brand
• Contagiously friendly, outgoing, and energetic
• Sense of urgency
• Exceptional aptitude for guest hospitality
• Able to think and act quickly while maintaining self‑composure
• Organized and enthusiastic
• Able to meet all scheduled hours
• Minimum 1‑2 years experience as a server in a casual restaurant (preferred)
• Legal age to serve alcoholic beverages

Compensation & Benefits

• Earn hourly wage + tip pool
• Full‑time and part‑time positions available
• Weekends and holiday availability required
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meal discounts
• Gym membership discounts
• Work shoe discounts
• Opportunity for growth to trainer, supervisor, and manager positions (over 60% of managers and 100% of general managers promoted from within)

Physical Requirements

The role involves food preparation, refrigeration, knives, toasters, syrup dispensers, plates/bowls, slippery floors, and high temperatures. The candidate must tolerate heat, walk‑in coolers, lift/maneuver boxes up to 35 pounds, and stand/walk on hard surfaces 10–12 hours per day. Ability to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, and wipe is required.

Availability

Weekend and holiday availability is required, as are full‑time or part‑time shifts. Applicants must be of legal age to serve alcohol.

About Silver Diner

Silver Diner is a leader in the casual dining segment with an award‑winning Fresh & Local Menu featuring flexitarian, healthy options. The company values education and offers a career path that emphasizes internal promotion.