FOOD RUNNER

Wish You Were Here Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee dining benefits

Opportunities for growth within the

growth within a growing hospitality

Job summary

Èlephante – Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Food & Drink Runner to join our team in a high-energy coastal Italian dining setting. You will deliver food and beverages quickly, ensure accuracy with tickets, and help maintain presentation at the pass, contributing to a polished guest experience.

Join a team that values teamwork, urgency, and friendly service. Flexible hours and opportunities for growth within our growing hospitality group are offered, with dining benefits for staff.

Qualifications

• Prior food runner or restaurant support experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume restaurants strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work quickly during busy services.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and beverages from the kitchen and bar to guests quickly and accurately.
• Ensure dishes and drinks are presented correctly and match tickets before leaving the pass.
• Communicate with kitchen, bar, and service teams to maintain smooth service flow.
• Describe dishes and drinks when delivering to guests when appropriate.
• Assist with clearing plates and maintaining table presentation as needed.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of service stations and expo areas.
• Assist with opening and closing side work.

Job description

Èlephante – Scottsdale, AZ

(Manager: enter hourly rate range) Èlephante is seeking

Description

Food & Drink Runner

Èlephante – Scottsdale, AZ

$12.15 per hour + tips (Manager: enter hourly rate range)

Èlephante is seeking Food & Drink Runners to join our team in Scottsdale. Èlephante is a coastal Italian restaurant known for its elevated dining experience, vibrant atmosphere, and high-energy service style. As a destination restaurant, our runners play a critical role in ensuring food and beverages are delivered quickly, accurately, and with attention to presentation in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. We are looking for team members who are energetic, detail-oriented, and thrive under pressure, with a strong sense of urgency and teamwork.

What We're Looking For

• Previous food runner, drink runner, busser, or restaurant support experience preferred
• Experience in high-volume restaurants strongly preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently during busy services
• Positive attitude and strong sense of urgency
• Ability to carry multiple plates and stand/walk for extended periods
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and beverages from the kitchen and bar to guests quickly and accurately
• Ensure dishes and drinks are presented correctly and match tickets before leaving the pass
• Communicate with kitchen, bar, and service teams to maintain smooth service flow
• Describe dishes and drinks when delivering to guests when appropriate
• Assist with clearing plates and maintaining table presentation as needed
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of service stations and expo areas
• Assist with opening and closing side work

Compensation & Benefits

• $12.15 per hour + tips (Manager: enter hourly rate range)
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for growth within a growing hospitality group
• Employee dining benefits

Join a team that prides itself on teamwork, efficiency, and delivering a high-level guest experience in a high-energy, destination dining environment.

Èlephante is an equal opportunity employer.