Food Runner (15)

Maxby Hospitality; Deer Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,228 - 14,568; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Meal Discounts

Paid Vacation

Eligibility for Health Insurance

Eligibility for 401K

Job summary

Maxby Hospitality is hiring Food Runners for Ancho & Agave in Deer Park, IL. The ideal candidate will deliver food from the kitchen to tables while ensuring presentation quality and guest satisfaction. This role requires flexibility in scheduling and offers an hourly rate of $9 plus tips.

Join us for a fun, flavor-obsessed experience and take part in a team committed to delivering quality service and food safety standards. Employment benefits include flexible scheduling, meal discounts, and eligibility for health insurance and 401K.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability and stamina to stand for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately.
• Ensuring the quality of food presentation is maintained.
• Acting as the point-of-contact between Front of the House and Back of the House staff.
• Communicating food orders and paying attention to special requests.
• Ensuring food is served in accordance with safety standards.

Skills

Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules

Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Good oral communication skills

Ability to multitask and remain calm

Physical ability to carry heavy trays

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Deer Park AA - Deer Park, IL 60010

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $9.00 - $9.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Open Availability

Ancho & Agave is hiring Food Runners to join our growing team! If you have a passion for food and an eye for detail, we want you! You’ll play a crucial role in the smooth operation of our dining rooms and ensure a great experience for every guest.

Food Runner Responsibilities

• Delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately.
• Ensuring the highest quality of food presentation is maintained.
• Acting as the point-of-contact between Front of the House and Back of the House staff.
• Communicating food orders.
• Paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g., food allergies).
• Ensuring food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g., proper temperature).
• Answering guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items.
• Performing side work.
• Setting up station.

Food Runner Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and/or plates and stand for long hours.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Food Runner Employment Benefits

• Hourly rate of $9 + tips
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Meal Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Eligibility for Health Insurance
• Eligibility for 401K

Ancho & Agave was born out of a flavor-obsessed craving for fresh, delicious Mexican food with a side of fun. We’re more than just tacos, amigos and tequila … we’re the champions of bringing together quality ingredients, refreshing beverages and good times for a crave-worthy experience in a casual setting. Ancho & Agave is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.