Food Runner/Busser

Appone; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fripp Island Golf Club & Resort is opening a new Beach Club Restaurant and building an exceptional team for culinary, service, bar, support, and leadership roles.

We seek energetic, dependable, hospitality-minded people with on‑the‑job training and a culture of respect, teamwork, and guest care. Join the opening team and help shape a destination experience for years to come.

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Dependable attendance, positive attitude, urgency, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and remain professional around members and guests.
• Ability to learn table numbers, seat positions, food-running procedures, sanitation, and service standards.
• No food-handler certification required for standard role.
• No degree requirement and no fixed minimum years.

Responsibilities

• Set, clean, clear, and reset tables according to service standards.
• Maintain dining-room, floor, chair, tabletop, and service-station readiness.
• Run food accurately by table and seat and confirm plates against tickets before leaving the kitchen.
• Communicate missing items, incorrect plates, delays, and guest needs promptly.
• Provide water and basic table maintenance as assigned.
• Support expo, takeout, banquets, events, and outdoor service when trained and assigned.
• Restock glassware, silverware, linens, condiments, ice, water, trays, and approved supplies.
• Move dishes, linen, trash, and recyclables safely and support efficient dish flow.
• Complete opening, sidework, cleaning, sanitation, and closing responsibilities.
• Work across trained outlets and event assignments based on seasonal and business needs.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to the position, training, and operational needs.

Skills

Dependable

Teamwork

Urgency

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

Job description

About the Organization

The heart of any organization is the staff that keeps it running. Fripp Island is often like family to its employees, many of whom have worked here over 10 years and in some cases over 20 years! We are fortunate enough to get to come to this beautiful island every day - we work where you play!

Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort is one of the best South Carolina beach resorts, offering a wide selection of Fripp Island resort rentals, two top-ranked golf courses, several pools and dining options, a full service marina, tennis, pickle ball, an activity center, many on-island activities, and one of the most picturesque beaches you'll find anywhere.

Open Date 10/1/2026

Category Food & Beverage

Position Food Runner/Busser

Description

Join the Opening Team at the New Beach Club

Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort is preparing to open the newly reimagined Beach Club Restaurant—and we are building an exceptional team to bring it to life.

Located in the heart of Fripp Island’s Beach Club complex, this new restaurant will combine a relaxed coastal setting with warm, attentive hospitality and consistently excellent food and beverage experiences. More than a restaurant opening, this is an opportunity to help establish the culture, service standards, and traditions of a destination our members and resort guests will enjoy for years to come.

We are seeking energetic, dependable, and hospitality-minded people for culinary, service, bar, support, and leadership positions. Whether you are an experienced hospitality professional or looking to grow your career, you will receive hands‑on training and the opportunity to become part of a team built around respect, teamwork, accountability, and genuine care for our guests.

Opening a restaurant is a unique experience. Every team member plays a part in shaping how we work, how we serve, and how our guests feel. If you take pride in your work, enjoy creating memorable experiences, and want to help build something special from the beginning, we invite you to apply and join the opening team at the new Beach Club.

Why Join Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort?

• Access to resort amenities
• Beach access
• Food and merchandise discounts
• Employee referral program
• Paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (Full-time employees)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan

Position Summary

Fripp Island Golf Club & Resort is seeking a Busser / Food Runner to support a clean, organized, accurate, and welcoming dining experience. No previous experience is required. We are looking for dependable people who move with urgency, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to learn hospitality in a resort environment.

Responsibilities

• Set, clean, clear, and reset tables according to service standards.
• Maintain dining-room, floor, chair, tabletop, and service-station readiness.
• Run food accurately by table and seat and confirm plates against tickets before leaving the kitchen.
• Communicate missing items, incorrect plates, delays, and guest needs promptly.
• Provide water and basic table maintenance as assigned.
• Support expo, takeout, banquets, events, and outdoor service when trained and assigned.
• Restock glassware, silverware, linens, condiments, ice, water, trays, and approved supplies.
• Move dishes, linen, trash, and recyclables safely and support efficient dish flow.
• Complete opening, sidework, cleaning, sanitation, and closing responsibilities.
• Work across trained outlets and event assignments based on seasonal and business needs.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to the position, training, and operational needs.

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience is required.
• Dependable attendance, positive attitude, urgency, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and remain professional around members and guests.
• Ability to learn table numbers, seat positions, food-running procedures, sanitation, and service standards.
• No food-handler certification is required for the standard role.
• No degree requirement and no fixed minimum number of years.

Schedule Expectations

• Hourly, non-exempt, tipped-support position; full-time, part-time, or seasonal schedules may be available based on assignment.
• The position receives approved tip-out in accordance with outlet policy and resort procedures.
• Availability may include mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, peak seasonal periods, banquets, and special events.
• Work location and schedule may change based on outlet, event, and resort needs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying trays, pushing, pulling, clearing, and repetitive service activity.
• Ability to work safely around hot plates, glassware, wet floors, chemicals, kitchens, dining rooms, outdoor venues, and event spaces.
• Ability to lift and move customary trays, dishes, glass racks, linens, trash, tables, chairs, and supplies safely, with assistance when appropriate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

Advancement Opportunity

Busser / Food Runners who demonstrate reliability, urgency, hospitality, food-running accuracy, teamwork, and growing menu and service knowledge may be considered for Server training and advancement as opportunities become available.

Additional Duties

The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive. Team members may be assigned other duties reasonably related to their position, training, operational needs, seasonal business, events, and the evolving requirements of Fripp Island Golf Club & Resort.

Position Requirements

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Pay Range

Shift -not applicable-

Req Number FOO-26-00023

City

State SC

Key Words Food Runner, Busser

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.