Food Runner

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Join Sonesta International Hotels Corporation as a Food Runner, an essential role connecting kitchen and restaurant teams. You will ensure timely delivery of food orders, maintaining presentation standards while supporting a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates are energetic and detail-oriented with a passion for hospitality. Enjoy benefits like health insurance, 401(k) match, and employee discounts. Apply today to be part of our People People culture!

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from kitchen to guests quickly and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with team members to support operations.
• Assist with table maintenance and guest requests.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

Great dining experiences are all about timing, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service. As a Food Runner, you’ll play an important role in connecting our kitchen and restaurant teams — ensuring guests receive fresh, accurate, and beautifully presented meals quickly and efficiently. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, enjoys staying active, and loves being part of a collaborative team. You’ll help keep restaurant operations flowing smoothly while supporting Servers, Culinary teams, and guest satisfaction every step of the way. If you’re energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to guests quickly, accurately, and professionally while maintaining presentation standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared correctly and match guest orders before delivering to tables.
• Communicate effectively with Servers, Bartenders, Culinary teams, and leadership to support smooth restaurant operations.
• Assist with table maintenance, guest requests, and service support throughout dining experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across expo stations, service areas, and dining spaces.
• Support restaurants, banquets, lounges, and event operations during high-volume service periods.
• Help restock service stations, utensils, condiments, and operational supplies as needed.
• Follow food safety procedures, sanitation standards, and hotel operational guidelines at all times.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and communicate any service concerns promptly to leadership or service teams.
• Assist with setup, breakdown, and side work duties to support daily restaurant operations.
• Help create a welcoming, energetic, and team-focused atmosphere aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

• Previous restaurant, food runner, hospitality, hotel, banquet, or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and guest service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and presentation.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized during busy service periods.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and food service flow preferred.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest experience, and creating memorable dining moments.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these)
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.