Food Runner and Busser

Shady Creek Winery; Tefft (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,755,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip-based earnings

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Shady Creek Winery is seeking reliable Support Staff for a part-time seasonal role in Michigan City, IN. You will help reset tables, run food, and keep guest areas clean while upholding sanitation standards and supporting the team on busy shifts.

This role emphasizes urgency, organization, and a team-first mindset, with weekend and holiday availability encouraged to ensure smooth guest experiences. Growth opportunities exist within the winery.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency.
• Able to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-first mindset and reliability.
• Attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Reset and clean tables quickly to maintain guest flow.
• Assist with food running and support service staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of all guest-facing areas.
• Stock service stations, glassware, and supplies.
• Uphold sanitation and safety standards.
• Support retail and bar area organization.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Sense of urgency

Organization

Team player

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

Support Staff – Shady Creek Winery

Location: Michigan City, IN Position Type: Part-Time / Seasonal (with growth opportunities)

At Shady Creek Winery, great service doesn’t happen by accident—it’s supported by a strong, attentive team working behind the scenes and on the floor. We’re looking for reliable, hardworking Support Staff to help create a smooth, clean, and enjoyable experience for every guest.

If you take pride in staying busy, helping your team succeed, and keeping things running seamlessly, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Reset and clean tables quickly and efficiently to keep guest flow moving
• Assist with food running and supporting service staff as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all guest-facing areas, including indoor and outdoor spaces
• Stock service stations, glassware, and supplies throughout the shift
• Support the team by anticipating needs and jumping in wherever needed
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized retail and bar area
• Uphold all sanitation and safety standards

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and a sense of urgency
• Ability to stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Team-first mindset—you’re always looking for ways to help
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods and lift/move items as needed
• Availability on weekends and holidays

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A fun, fast-paced winery environment
• Supportive team culture that values hard work and reliability
• Opportunities to grow into other roles within the winery
• A chance to be part of creating memorable guest experiences

Compensation

• $10/hour base pay + tips Typical total earnings range from $15–$20+/hour

Our Ideal Candidate

• You’re someone who doesn’t wait to be asked—you see what needs to be done and take care of it. You understand that even small details—clean tables, stocked stations, polished glassware—make a big impact on the guest experience.