Food Runner

EL CHORRO LODGE; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley, Arizona, invites hospitality-minded individuals to join a lively dining team. You will help ensure meals reach guests promptly and with correct presentation in a fast-paced setting beneath Camelback Mountain.

We value attention to detail, clear communication with kitchen and service teams, and a guest-first attitude. A food service card and alcohol certification support ongoing compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is preferred.
• Maricopa County Food Service Worker Card/Certification required.
• Arizona Title IV Alcohol Certification required.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food from the kitchen to the correct table promptly, accurately, and professionally.
• Review each plate for presentation, temperature, and order accuracy before leaving the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with culinary and service teams regarding orders, modifications, special requests, and timing.
• Support servers with food delivery, table maintenance, clearing, and resetting as needed.
• Handle and present plates in accordance with El Chorro’s established service standards.
• Stay aware of the dining room and assist with guest needs as directed by the service team.
• Keep the kitchen pass, service areas, and dining room clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Promptly share guest concerns, food issues, or service delays with the appropriate Supervisor or Manager.
• Bring a positive, polished, guest-first attitude to every shift.
• Perform other supportive duties as assigned by Supervisors and Managers.

Skills

Food service experience

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Bring Every Plate to the Moment

At El Chorro, every meal is more than a course—it’s part of a memorable Paradise Valley experience. Set beneath the dramatic beauty of Camelback Mountain, our historic lodge brings together exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and the warm, welcoming spirit that keeps guests coming back.

We’re looking for an energetic, detail-minded hospitality professional who loves the rhythm of a busy dining room and takes pride in getting every plate to the right guest at exactly the right moment. If you enjoy being on the move, working alongside a talented culinary and service team, and helping create unforgettable experiences in one of Arizona’s most iconic settings, you’ll feel right at home here.

What Makes This Opportunity Special

• Work at a celebrated Paradise Valley destination where desert charm, refined dining, and genuine hospitality meet.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values curiosity, care, professionalism, and a little fun along the way.
• Help create the kind of seamless, heartfelt service that turns first-time visitors into lifelong El Chorro guests.
• Build valuable restaurant and hospitality experience in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• Spend your workdays surrounded by the beauty, energy, and unmistakable character of the Sonoran Desert.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Deliver food from the kitchen to the correct table promptly, accurately, and professionally.
• Review each plate for presentation, temperature, and order accuracy before leaving the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with culinary and service teams regarding orders, modifications, special requests, and timing.
• Support servers with food delivery, table maintenance, clearing, and resetting as needed.
• Handle and present plates in accordance with El Chorro’s established service standards.
• Stay aware of the dining room and assist with guest needs as directed by the service team.
• Keep the kitchen pass, service areas, and dining room clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Promptly share guest concerns, food issues, or service delays with the appropriate Supervisor or Manager.
• Bring a positive, polished, guest-first attitude to every shift.
• Perform other supportive duties as assigned by Supervisors and Managers.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for hospitality and a desire to make every guest feel seen, welcomed, and cared for.
• Food and beverage experience is preferred, though a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn go a long way.
• A high school diploma is preferred.
• A current Maricopa County Food Service Worker Card/Certification and Arizona Title IV Alcohol Certification.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak, listen, read, and write effectively in English.
• A professional appearance and commitment to established grooming standards.
• Integrity, dependability, and the ability to thrive as part of a high-performing team.

The El Chorro Way

At El Chorro, our purpose is simple: “Making Space for Genuine Hospitality.” We believe every guest—whether a fellow associate, a longtime local, or a visitor discovering Paradise Valley for the first time—deserves respect, kindness, and professionalism.

Our team is hands-on and heartfelt, sincere and focused, collaborative and curious, conscientious and caring. We treat every guest as if they are our only guest, because at El Chorro, the details matter—from a perfectly timed plate to a warm smile across the table.

Working Conditions

Attendance as scheduled is a critical element in all positions at El Chorro.

El Chorro’s leaders and associates believe each guest (internal and external) should be treated with respect, kindness, and professionalism. We believe that “Making Space for Genuine Hospitality” is our purpose, enticing our guests to return again and again. To be successful at El Chorro, associates must embrace our Purpose, Pillars and 21 Service Essentials. This includes being hands on and heartfelt, sincere and focused, collaborate and curious, and conscientious, possessing and demonstrating a high level of care and attention to internal and external guests. Our forward-thinking, fun, friendly, engaging and enthusiastic associates treat every guest as if they were our only guest. A true customer focus is essential to success with our property and company.

Source: Hospitality Online