Food Runner (P/T)

Rancho Santa Fe Association; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Referral program

401k plan to eligible employees

Sick pay after 90 days of employment

Job summary

Rancho Santa Fe Association in San Diego area seeks a dedicated Food & Beverage Runner to ensure dishes leave the kitchen promptly and arrive at the Member's table at proper temperature and presentation. You will verify tickets, deliver courses, and coordinate with expo and kitchen teams while maintaining menu knowledge and supporting service during peak times.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and strong guest service, with flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays; prior food

Qualifications

• Prior food running, serving, or kitchen experience required.
• Food Handler certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong sense of urgency, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve completed dishes from the kitchen and verify against the ticket.
• Deliver food to the correct table and confirm course accuracy with guests.
• Communicate delays or quality concerns to expo and kitchen teams.
• Maintain knowledge of daily menu items to answer guest questions.
• Assist with plate presentation and garnish checks.
• Support other staff during peak service and help reset tables.
• Keep expo line and runner stations clean and organized.
• Follow food safety protocols for holding times and temperatures.

Skills

Food running

Serving

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Food Handler certification

Job description

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for ensuring every dish leaves the kitchen and reaches the Member's table promptly, accurately, and at the proper temperature and presentation standard, serving as a critical link between the kitchen and dining room.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Retrieves completed dishes from the kitchen pass and verifies accuracy against the ticket before delivery.
• Delivers food to the correct table and seat promptly, confirming course and item accuracy with the guest.
• Communicates any delays, discrepancies, or quality concerns to the expo and kitchen team immediately.
• Maintains working knowledge of daily menu items, specials, and preparations to answer basic Member questions.
• Assists with plate presentation and garnish checks prior to service.
• Because of the fluctuating demands of the Club's operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different duties; therefore, as an essential part of this position is to help others when the occasion arises.
• Supports servers and bussers with clearing and resetting tables during peak service periods.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the expo line and runner stations.
• Follows food safety protocols for proper holding times and temperatures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior food running, serving, or kitchen experience preferred
• Food Handler certification, or ability to obtain
• Strong sense of urgency, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

BENEFITS:

• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• 401k plan to eligible employees
• Sick pay after 90 days of employment

HOURLY RATE:

$16.90

All offers are contingent upon a successful background check as well as a drug screening. We follow Federal guidelines related to drug screening results, prior to appointment of position.

Rancho Santa Fe Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

Rancho Santa Fe Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.