Food Runner, Patina 250

Delaware North; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group is seeking a part-time Food Runner for Patina 250 in Buffalo, NY. You will expedite food from the kitchen to guests and respond to changing needs in the restaurant.

As a Food Runner, you will collaborate with the Chef, kitchen team, and servers to ensure timely preparation and delivery, and assist with any required table-side service. This role is tipped and offers weekly pay and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience or training as a Runner or Busser.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-shift briefing and note important service information.
• Collaborate with Chef, kitchen staff, and servers to ensure timely food delivery.
• Assist with table-side service, taking orders and explaining the menu.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparations.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and organized.

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group is hiring part‑time Food Runners to join our team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, New York. As a Food Runner, you will be responsible for expediting food from the kitchen to our guests as quickly as possible while responding to changing needs in the restaurant.

Please note this is a tipped position, the hourly minimum pay listed doesn't include any potential tipped earnings.

Pay

$10.70 - $10.70 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member's personal and professional well‑being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

What will you do?

• Attend pre‑shift briefing, taking note of important service information
• Collaborate with Chef, kitchen team members, and servers to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food; assist with the assembly of dishes
• Complete any required table‑side service which may include taking and delivering orders and explaining the menu to guests
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and preparations; be able to identify menu items and ingredients by appearance
• Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness and organization

More about you

• At least 1 year of experience or training as a Runner or Busser with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed
• No high school diploma or GED required

Physical requirements

• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions; may include walking up and down stairs
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds for set‑up, service, and clean‑up
• Ability to maneuver between tables and around corners
• Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to take orders and prepare checks

Shift details

Days
Evenings
M-F
Weekends

Who we are

Patina 250 offers fresh, thoughtful, flavor‑infused variations of the authentic tastes of Western New York. The restaurant, located in The Westin Buffalo, offers a refined, welcoming atmosphere to enjoy drinks, shared plates, or a full dining experience. Local artists' work contributes to the modern mood with paintings, elaborate light fixtures, and sculptural wall installation.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team - you're part of a global legacy: a family‑owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part‑time or full‑time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.