Food Runner

Workstream; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Botanic in Opelika, AL, is seeking a friendly Runner to support servers and keep dining areas stocked. You will polish glassware, reset tables, and alert staff to guests' needs while maintaining a fast, guest-centered service pace.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to stand for long periods during busy hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays in a garden-inspired farm-to-table restaurant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a restaurant preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Evenings, weekends, and holidays availability.

Responsibilities

• Always move with a sense of urgency
• Polishing glasses and silverware/refilling items
• Alert servers when tables are in need of attention
• Clean tables and remove dishes before, during, and after the party dines
• Carry loads of soiled dishes to the dishwasher to be cleaned
• Ensure availability of clean dishes, flatware, glasses, straws, napkins, and other dining materials
• Washing dishes
• Remain focused and on-task during busy hours
• Side work required
• Listen and respond quickly to servers & guests needs

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are searching for candidates who will enjoy working with others in a fast-paced culinary environment and who have a desire to help create an enjoyable dining experience for guests. Runners aim to support other team members by cleaning and resetting tables, ensuring the availability of flatware and plates, and bringing guest's needs to the attention of waitstaff. They also restock necessary items, such as napkins and straws, and may assist with washing dishes. Suitable candidates should be efficient, attentive, and have strong customer service skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Always move with a sense of urgency
• Polishing glasses and silverware/refilling items
• Alert servers when tables are in need of attention
• Clean tables and remove dishes before, during, and after the party dines
• Carry loads of soiled dishes to the dishwasher to be cleaned
• Ensure availability of clean dishes, flatware, glasses, straws, napkins, and other dining materials
• Washing dishes
• Remain focused and on-task during busy hours
• Side work required
• Listen and respond quickly to servers & guests needs

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Previous restaurant experience preferred, but not necessary
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Eye for details
• Ability to lift 20lbs or more
• Willing to stand for extended periods of time
• Availability to work evenings and on weekends, including holidays

Botanic is built around a love of nature and love for people. We offer lawn and maintenance care, a garden center, a market, a farm to table restaurant featuring southern cuisine, with garden settings or water views. Come enjoy a true southern experience!