Food Runner/Host

Octopus' Beer Garden; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + tip share

Flexible scheduling

Team-oriented environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Octopus' Beer Garden in Michigan is seeking a food runner for part-time, seasonal shifts. You will deliver food quickly and coordinate with kitchen and servers to maintain smooth service.

This fast-paced role requires teamwork, awareness, and a strong work ethic. Compensation is hourly plus tip share, with evenings and weekends required and a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• Ability to stay on your feet and move throughout the shift.
• Experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food quickly and accurately to tables.
• Communicate with kitchen and servers to ensure smooth service.
• Pre-buss and reset tables as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas.
• Support overall flow of the restaurant.

Skills

fast-paced environment

attention to detail

team-first mindset

stay on your feet

experience (plus)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type

Part-time / Seasonal

Pay

Hourly + tip share (earnings increase on high-volume shifts)

About the Role

Food runners are a key part of our service team, ensuring food is delivered quickly, accurately, and efficiently while helping maintain the overall flow of the restaurant.

This is a fast-paced, high-energy position that requires awareness, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food quickly and accurately to tables
• Communicate with kitchen and servers to ensure smooth service
• Pre-buss and reset tables as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas
• Support overall flow of the restaurant

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Ability to stay on your feet and move throughout the shift
• Experience is a plus, but not required

Schedule

• Evenings and weekends required
• Seasonal high-volume environment

What We Offer

• Hourly pay + tip share
• Flexible scheduling
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to grow into other roles

Our Standard

Move with purpose. Stay aware. Support the team.