Food Runners/Bussers - Potomac

Wearefoundingfarmers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team at a farmer-owned restaurant where you can thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a Food Runner/Busser, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a company that values great food, thoughtful sourcing, and continuous learning. Enjoy competitive pay, including tips, and a variety of benefits that support your health and well-being. If you are passionate about service and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision plan

Paid time off

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Free access to company massage therapist

Discounted gym & yoga membership

Free online mental health therapy

Training and career growth opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old due to service of alcohol.
• Experience in a full-service restaurant is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest requests with exceptional hospitality.
• Run food and drinks from kitchen and bar to guest tables.
• Support service staff by cleaning tables and stocking supplies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

Full-service restaurant experience

Job description

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Food Runners/Bussers - Earn up to $600-$800 per week!

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 helping keep our restaurant environment clean and welcoming.

Hourly Pay: $4.00 + Tip share

BENEFITS + PERKS:

• Health insurance plans available for as low as $100 per month after 90 days of employment!
• Dental and vision plan
• Paid time off
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free online mental health therapy (unlimited text messaging and two optional 30-minute live video therapy sessions per month) through our partner, TalkSpace, for all employees and their immediate family members
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program

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
• Be 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.