Food Runner

Mainerafting; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Paid time off

Staff meal

50% dining discount

Job summary

Via Vecchia in Portland, ME is seeking full-time food runners for a fast-paced dining room. The role emphasizes friendly hospitality, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a high-stress setting.

Ideal candidates have prior restaurant or customer service experience, a passion for hospitality, and a desire to grow with a growing restaurant group. Basic food & beverage knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurants or customer service is preferred.
• Strong communication and hospitality skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized and handle high‑stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and beverages to tables and stations as needed.
• Assist servers and maintain timely, accurate service.
• Provide a welcoming, positive guest experience and knowledge of menu basics.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Hospitality

Stress management

Job description

Via Vecchia, a high-volume, fast-paced, Old Port Italian inspired restaurant is seeking full time food runners.

Our ideal candidate has experience in restaurants or customer service, has a passion for hospitality, is warm and welcoming, and has great communication skills. This person should also be able to multitask, prioritize needs, and handle themselves well in high stress situations. This candidate should have strong attention to detail, a desire to learn and grow, and seek employment with a growing restaurant group. Basic food & beverage knowledge are a plus.

Starting compensation negotiable based on experience. This is a tipped position.

• Health insurance, Dental, and paid time off benefits available.
• Employees receive a staff meal before service, and a 50% discount when dining in.