Food Runner

Hussong; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Hussong’s Mexican Cantina in Las Vegas is hiring a Food Runner to help keep the kitchen and dining room flow seamless, delivering meals promptly and accurately while ensuring every plate meets our high standards. You’ll thrive in a lively, family‑like atmosphere that values kindness, respect and teamwork.

Flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays is required, and you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work calmly in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Deliver food promptly and accurately to guests.
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Safely transport multiple plates and beverages.
• Operate restaurant tools and equipment efficiently.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Multitask effectively in a high‑pressure environment.
• Stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service by ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of food to guests, maintaining high standards of food presentation.
• Greet guests warmly and with a genuine smile, enhancing their dining experience.
• Handle guest issues with sensitivity and patience, ensuring resolution to their satisfaction.
• Thoroughly check each order for special instructions or dietary restrictions before leaving the kitchen.
• Ensure that each dish meets the restaurant’s standards for preparation, presentation, and completeness before serving.
• Relay any food-related concerns or guest requests to the appropriate restaurant staff, ensuring clear communication.
• Adhere to all restaurant service steps and procedures, including managing food allergies and special orders.
• Maintain compliance with all safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow all organizational policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, contributing to a harmonious work environment.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the team and restaurant operations.

Skills

Food delivery

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Communication

Physical stamina

Safety & sanitation

Job description

Join the Hussong’s family! We’re all about creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, and it all starts with the incredible team we build together. We’re on the lookout for passionate, energetic individuals who love hospitality and want to be part of a lively, welcoming environment. At Hussong’s Mexican Cantina, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll discover a fun, family-like atmosphere where kindness, respect, and integrity set us apart. If you’re ready to work somewhere that values YOU and offers a vibrant, exciting place to grow and learn, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

The Food Runner is crucial in maintaining the flow between the kitchen and the dining room to ensure guests receive their meals as promptly and accurately as possible. This position requires an individual who is efficient, detail-oriented, and dedicated to presenting food according to the highest standards of quality and presentation.

Key Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver food promptly and accurately to the correct guests by table and position numbers.
• Available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of safely transporting multiple plates and beverages in a single trip.
• Skilled in using and operating necessary restaurant tools and equipment efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, to effectively follow job instructions.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in areas with variable noise levels and temperature conditions.
• Physically capable of moving up to 50 pounds and able to stand and walk for an entire shift, including navigating through potentially challenging areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service by ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of food to guests, maintaining high standards of food presentation.
• Greet guests warmly and with a genuine smile, enhancing their dining experience.
• Handle guest issues with sensitivity and patience, ensuring resolution to their satisfaction.
• Thoroughly check each order for special instructions or dietary restrictions before leaving the kitchen.
• Ensure that each dish meets the restaurant’s standards for preparation, presentation, and completeness before serving.
• Relay any food-related concerns or guest requests to the appropriate restaurant staff, ensuring clear communication.
• Adhere to all restaurant service steps and procedures, including managing food allergies and special orders.
• Maintain compliance with all safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow all organizational policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, contributing to a harmonious work environment.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the team and restaurant operations.

Compensation: $12.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have the drive and ambition to work with us, we want to know more about you!

We extend the same kindness and generosity to our staff by offering insurance benefits, mental health resources and support. We pride ourselves on our strong culture and core values that act as a foundation for every decision process we make.

We are deeply grateful and enjoy celebrating the contributions of our many tenured associates. It’s these guiding principles, along with our empathy and inclusion that lead to Hussong’s regularly being recognized as a great place to work.