Food Runner

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sushi Masa of Houston is seeking a Food Runner to help deliver freshly prepared dishes quickly and accurately, coordinating with the kitchen and assisting the front-of-house team during busy periods.

You will be responsible for delivering orders to tables, maintaining order accuracy, and upholding cleanliness in shared delivery areas, while following all food handling guidelines. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities in a busy, guest-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with kitchen and floor teams.
• Flexibility to work full-time or part-time shifts.

Responsibilities

• Run food from the kitchen to the correct table in a timely manner.
• Ensure orders are delivered accurately and per guest expectations.
• Assist servers and support front-of-house teams during rushes.
• Maintain a clean and organized delivery area.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen and floor staff to prevent delays.
• Follow restaurant procedures and food handling guidelines.

Skills

Attentive to detail

Team player

Reliable and punctual

Friendly and guest-focused

Calm under pressure

Job description

Sushi Masa of Houston is looking to add a Food Runner to our growing team.

Sushi Masa is a well-established, high-volume, full-service restaurant concept with room for growth in a fast-paced, full-service casual dining environment. If you enjoy staying busy, moving quickly, and taking pride in delivering great guest experiences, we would love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As a Food Runner, your main goal is to get freshly prepared food to our guests with exceptional speed and accuracy. You’ll help keep service flowing smoothly by coordinating with the kitchen and supporting your team during busy rushes.

• Run food from the kitchen to the correct table in a timely manner

• Ensure orders are delivered accurately and according to guest expectations

• Assist servers and support front-of-house teams as needed throughout the shift

• Maintain a clean and organized environment in shared delivery areas

• Communicate clearly with kitchen and floor team members to prevent delays

• Follow all restaurant procedures and food handling guidelines

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Fast pace, fast progress: stay active in a high-energy setting where effort matters

• Team-focused culture: collaborate with passionate cooks and servers

• Guest-first mindset: deliver memorable moments through speed and accuracy

Who You Are

• Comfortable moving quickly for extended periods in a busy restaurant environment

• Attentive to detail, with the ability to deliver orders accurately

• A team player who communicates and stays calm during rushes

• Reliable and punctual, ready to work full-time or part-time

• Friendly, respectful, and focused on guest service

Schedule

This position is full-time and part-time, offering flexible opportunities to join our team.