Food Runner

The MINA Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k

Student loan repayment

Ancillary benefits

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura in downtown Portland, part of the Makeready collection, seeks a Food Runner to bridge kitchen and dining room with precision and grace. You will support both culinary and service teams to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role requires 1–3 years in fine dining, excellent communication, strong food knowledge, and the ability to learn quickly while working well with others. On‑site, full‑time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a fine dining or high-volume casual setting.
• Exceptional communication skills with guests and staff.
• Strong knowledge of food and dishes served.
• Ability to learn new information quickly and accurately.
• Demonstrates curiosity, teamwork, and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main link between kitchen and dining room to ensure timely plate delivery.
• Maintain accuracy, grace, and consistency in service and guest experience.

Skills

Food knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

Job description

Inspired by the casual elegance of Italy, Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown Portland in the historic Heathman Hotel, Bar Sprezzatura is a bustling lunch spot by day and aperitivo and cicchetti bar at night. Whether enjoying a bustling meal, an aperitivo, or savory snacks, guests are transported to a world where timeless traditions meet the vibrant, sun‑kissed charm of coastal Italy.

About the Role

As a Food Runner at Bar Sprezzatura, you are a key link between the kitchen and dining room, ensuring dishes arrive with precision, accuracy, and grace. With strong food knowledge, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality, you’ll help create memorable guest experiences while working closely with both the culinary and service teams.

Our Ideal candidate is

A motivated hospitality professional who is organized, friendly, and passionate. You will be an integral part of our service team with a passion for food and beverage with experience in a guest facing role. You have amazing attention to detail, work well as part of a team, and work well under pressure. You have a strong desire to learn and be a leader among your peers.

What you bring to the table

• 1-3 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume atmosphere
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong food knowledge
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
• At least 16 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company‑matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well‑being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.