Food Runner — Quick, Guest-Driven Service

Ri Ra Portland; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly base + tips

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Buzz Hospitality in Portland, ME is seeking a friendly Food Service Team Member to interact with guests, ensure orders are prepared with correct priority, and deliver dishes with genuine hospitality. This role emphasizes guest experience, teamwork, and high-quality service in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant setting.

You should bring strong organization and communication skills, a willingness to multi-task, and a commitment to steps of service.

Qualifications

• Interact with guests to create positive experiences.
• Be a team player focused on guest satisfaction.
• Show strong organization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Communicate clearly with guests and staff to ensure smooth service.
• Demonstrate genuine hospitality in all interactions.
• Experience in high-volume, full-service restaurants preferred.
• Possess any state/county food service licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orders are prepared with correct priority (expo) and presentation meets specs before guest delivery.
• Assist in final dish preparation (garnish, etc.).
• Deliver food to guests promptly and accurately on floor and bar sections.
• Follow up on guest requests directly or via Bartender/Server.
• Assist Servers and Bartenders with cleanliness of utensils and equipment.
• Interact with guests to maintain a guest-experience focus.

Skills

Guest interaction

Team player

Organization skills

Communication skills

Genuine hospitality

High-volume service

Food license requirements

Job description

Buzz Hospitality in Portland, ME is seeking a friendly Food Service Team Member to interact with guests, ensure orders are prepared with correct priority, and deliver dishes with genuine hospitality. This role emphasizes guest experience, teamwork, and high-quality service in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant setting.

You should bring strong organization and communication skills, a willingness to multi-task, and a commitment to steps of service.