Food Runner - JOEY Valley Fair

JOEY Restaurant Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Discounted employee shift meals

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A popular restaurant group in Santa Clara is seeking a Food Runner to support front-of-house operations by delivering food orders to service staff. This role requires a passion for hospitality and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. No prior experience is necessary, and opportunities for career development are available.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Promptly deliver food orders from the kitchen to service staff.
• Navigate stairs safely while carrying dishware.
• Follow food service safety precautions.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Location: San Jose, California (first location in San Jose; expansion details per job posting)

Overview

The Food Runner delivers food orders from the kitchen to service staff, supporting front-of-house operations and ensuring smooth workflow between kitchen and dining staff. This role works closely with kitchen and service teams to provide excellent guest service with warmth and care.

Responsibilities

• Promptly deliver food orders from the kitchen/expo line to service staff in the appropriate dining area.
• Navigate stairs safely and efficiently when carrying dishware and glassware; may include trays.
• Follow all food service safety precautions and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• No experience necessary.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits.
• Possess a passion for hospitality, a professional demeanor, and an ability to work well in a team setting.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to climb and descend three flights of stairs (approximately 30 stairs) frequently throughout an 8-hour shift.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Genuine, warm, and caring demeanor.
• Honesty and integrity in conduct.
• Comfort with giving and receiving feedback for growth and performance excellence.
• Problem-solving mindset and teamwork-focused execution.
• Passion for quality and professionalism.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Encourages healthy and supportive competition within the team.
• Confident, humble, and respectful professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.
• Paid sick leave.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.

About JOEY Restaurants

The JOEY Restaurant Group exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning chefs and presented by hospitality leaders in modern, warm environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family-owned since 1992 and continues growth and expansion across North America. We are committed to training, educating, and empowering our people in a warm, inclusive, and creative environment.

JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local ordinances.

This job posting highlights essential responsibilities and requirements of the job and is for illustrative purposes only. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job. External recruitment agencies must have an agreement with JOEY’s Human Resources department to submit resumes.

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