Food Runner

Darden Restaurants Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Dining discounts

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid family and medical leave

Referral program

Job summary

Ruth's Chris Steak House is seeking a Food Runner in New Orleans to partner with servers and kitchen staff to deliver perfectly timed, beautifully presented dining experiences. You will help ensure dishes meet order specifications and presentation standards, while supporting guests throughout their meal.

The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and a guest-first mindset in a high-volume setting, with opportunities for growth and benefits as described by the restaurant.

Qualifications

• Guest interaction and hospitality mindset.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Track cooking times on orders and ensure correct doneness and presentation.
• Deliver food to tables and assist servers to optimize the Guest experience.
• Maintain a guest-first approach and ensure orders are delivered as requested.

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - plus tips.Are you ready for the best job ever?Since Ruth’s Chris was founded in 1965, the most important ingredient in our recipe for success has been a team of hard-working people with a passion for creating special experiences for our Guests. We believe in treating our team like family and providing an environment where you can be yourself and grow professionally, while delivering hospitality as legendary as our steaks.This is your chance to join the best of the best and start a career with endless opportunity, plus great benefits like:Health insurance eligibility when working an average of 30 hours per week401(k) with competitive matchDining discountsEmployee assistance programTraining and exciting career growth opportunitiesPaid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begin accruing upon hire)Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonusState Benefits OverviewGet Ready to Sizzle: Sizzling steaks are not all our Food Runners bring to the table. You’ll partner with our servers and kitchen staff to deliver a perfectly timed, beautifully presented, high quality dining experience that our guest will return for, time and time again.This role and you are the perfect pairing if you can:Ensure each plate is perfectly prepared by tracking cooking times on all orders, checking finished product for proper degree of doneness, appearance, and plate presentation.Deliver food to the correct table, guaranteeing every Guest receives exactly what they’ve ordered, just the way they like it.Support the Server as needed to optimize the Guest's dining experience.Demonstrate a Guest first mindset, placing a high priority on the Guest experience.