Food Runners/Bussers - Georgetown

Farmers Restaurant Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Short-term disability

Accident insurance

Free access to massage therapist

Discounted gym & yoga

Mental health therapy via ComPsych

Training and career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Farmers Restaurant Group is hiring Food Runners and Bussers to join our front of house team in a lively, fast-paced environment in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.

You will respond to guest requests with exceptional hospitality, assist servers, and help keep the dining area clean and inviting. Role requires strong communication, ability to stand for long periods, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be 18 years old due to service of alcohol.
• Full-service restaurant experience is helpful, but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest requests with hospitality.
• Run food and drinks to guest tables from kitchen and bar.
• Assist service staff by clearing tables and resetting for guests.
• Clean tables and maintain a welcoming dining area.
• Stock service areas with supplies and keep guest areas organized.
• Support overall guest operations and attend to multiple stations.

Skills

Communication skills

Age 18+

Physical ability

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

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Our Food Runners and Bussers are an integral part of our front of house service team providing exceptional hospitality, serving delicious scratch‑made food and drink, and help keep our restaurant environment clean and welcoming.

Hourly Pay: $10.30/hr + tips

BENEFITS + PERKS:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

WHAT OUR FOOD RUNNERS/BUSSERS DO:

• Respond to guest requests with exceptional hospitality
• Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items, such as linens, silverware, and glassware
• Run food and drinks from kitchen and bar to guest tables
• Support the service staff by removing dishes and glasses from tables or counters and taking them to the dishwasher
• Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining and set tables for next guests
• Keep silverware and linens rolled and guest ready
• Set up dining areas to prepare for large parties and brunch buffet
• Ensure condiments are clean and full
• Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash
• Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Stock service areas with supplies, such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens
• Other important tasks, as assigned, that keep all our guest operations humming

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A FOOD RUNNER/BUSSER:

• Full-service restaurant experience is helpful, but not required
• Must be 18 years old due to service of alcohol
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk up and downstairs and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. As a member of our team, you will be working in a lively, fast‑paced work environment within a growing farmer‑owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never‑ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.