Food Runner/Busser

801 Chophouse; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

801 Chophouse St. Louis is hiring a Food Runner/ Busser for a part-time, non-exempt hourly position in a front of the house setting. This role supports a high-volume, guest-centric dining room to ensure meals reach guests promptly and accurately.

Ideal candidates bring energy, strong communication, and teamwork to a fast-paced, fine-dining environment. Availability evenings, weekends, and some holidays is required, with a focus on hospitality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be available to work any day of the week, including evenings, weekends and some holidays.
• Experience in fast-paced, fine-dining establishments is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with guests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food promptly and accurately to guests by table and position numbers.
• Relay any food-related concerns or guest requests to the appropriate staff with clear communication.
• Maintain the flow between kitchen and dining room to ensure timely service.
• Work effectively as part of a high-energy team in a busy, guest-centric setting.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Multitasking

Hospitality

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

801 Chophouse St. Louis is hiring for a Food Runner/ Busser. This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) front of the house (FOH) position working in a team-oriented, high-volume / fast-paced, guest-centric environment with the highest quality food & drink. This position is crucial in maintaining the flow between the kitchen and the dining room to ensure guests receive their meals as promptly and accurately as possible.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ability to deliver food promptly and accurately to the correct guests by table and position numbers.
• Must be able to relay any food-related concerns or guest requests to the appropriate restaurant staff, ensuring clear communication.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-end / fine dining establishment is desired.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must be available to work any day of the week, including evenings, weekends & some holidays.
• The ideal candidate is a high-energy, detail-oriented professional who enjoys interacting with the public while maintaining a strong sense of hospitality, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly while demonstrating warmth & professionalism to guests in a busy, fast-paced / high-stress environment.
• Ability to maintain regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to work in areas with variable noise levels and temperature conditions.
• Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to frequently lift bus pans and trays weighing up to 50lbs while maintaining balance, including navigating through potentially challenging areas
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb and twist