Food runner

The Slice Simpsonville; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Slice Pizza in Simpsonville, SC is hiring Food Runners to support servers and the kitchen, ensuring fast, accurate, and appealing food delivery to guests. You will help keep the expo line organized and assist with closing duties to maintain high service standards.

Ideal candidates have restaurant or food service experience, strong communication, and teamwork skills, and can stay organized in a fast-paced environment while standing for long periods and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with guests, servers, and kitchen staff.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced dining environment.
• Maintain a positive, proactive attitude during service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to tables promptly and with proper presentation.
• Confirm order accuracy and relay issues to servers or kitchen staff.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items to answer guest questions.
• Assist in keeping the expo line organized, stocked, and clean.
• Support servers by clearing tables and resetting sections.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Help maintain dining room, expo area, and service stations cleanliness.
• Assist with opening, closing, and side-work duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Positive attitude

Stamina

Job description

Food Runners at The Slice Pizza play a key role in delivering a smooth, high‑energy dining experience by ensuring food reaches guests quickly, accurately, and with great presentation. This position supports both servers and the kitchen, keeping service flowing and guests happy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver food to tables promptly, accurately, and with proper presentation
• Confirm order accuracy and communicate any issues to servers or kitchen staff
• Maintain knowledge of menu items to answer basic guest questions
• Assist in keeping the expo line organized, stocked, and clean
• Support servers by clearing tables, resetting sections, and assisting with guest needs
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front‑of‑house teams to ensure smooth service
• Help maintain cleanliness in the dining room, expo area, and service stations
• Assist with opening, closing, and side‑work duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or food service experience preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to move quickly and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs