Food Runner

Makeready; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO exchange

Medical benefits

Dental/vision benefits

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k

Student loan repayment

Ancillary benefits

Job summary

The Greenleigh River Oaks is hiring energetic Food Runners to connect our kitchen and front-of-house teams, ensuring dishes reach guests promptly and with exceptional care. Based in Houston, you’ll join a vibrant team delivering elevated dining experiences at The Greenleigh.

Experience is preferred but not required; strong communication, teamwork, and a can-do attitude are essential. You’ll stand for long periods, lift up to 40 pounds, and work a flexible schedule, including evenings and

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Friendly, positive, and guest-focused attitude.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and events.
• Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to guests quickly, accurately, and according to service standards.
• Verify that all orders are complete, properly prepared, and presented before leaving the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and service teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Assist servers by delivering condiments, refilling water, clearing completed courses, and responding to guest requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service stations, expo areas, and dining spaces.
• Support table maintenance by clearing and resetting tables as needed.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of menu items to accurately identify and present dishes to guests.
• Maintain awareness of guest needs and provide prompt, courteous assistance throughout the dining experience.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Guest service

Flexibility

Job description

The Greenleigh River Oaks – Opening Summer 2026

In a world where natural beauty meets big-city sensibilities, The Greenleigh invites sophisticated travelers and locals to escape to an urban oasis flavored by unexpected creativity. With a coveted location neighboring the charms of River Oaks and the vibrant energy of Uptown, The Greenleigh is the one place that truly celebrates—and elevates—the unexpected nature of Houston.

At The Greenleigh, every meal is an opportunity to create a memorable experience. We are seeking energetic, detail-oriented Food Runners to serve as the vital connection between our culinary and front-of-house teams, ensuring every dish is delivered promptly, accurately, and with exceptional care.

This role works closely with servers, bartenders, and culinary team members to maintain efficient service, uphold presentation standards, and provide an elevated dining experience for every guest.

Requested Tasks:

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to guests quickly, accurately, and according to service standards.
• Verify that all orders are complete, properly prepared, and presented before leaving the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and service teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Assist servers by delivering condiments, refilling water, clearing completed courses, and responding to guest requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service stations, expo areas, and dining spaces.
• Support table maintenance by clearing and resetting tables as needed.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of menu items to accurately identify and present dishes to guests.
• Maintain awareness of guest needs and provide prompt, courteous assistance throughout the dining experience.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Requested Capabilities:

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Friendly, positive, and guest-focused attitude.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently lift and carry trays weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Food Handler Certification (or the ability to obtain certification) preferred.

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company‑matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.