Guest-Facing Food Runner for Fast-Paced Italian Kitchen

Mainerafting; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Paid time off

Staff meal

50% dining discount

Job summary

Via Vecchia in Portland, ME is seeking full-time food runners for a fast-paced dining room. The role emphasizes friendly hospitality, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a high-stress setting.

Ideal candidates have prior restaurant or customer service experience, a passion for hospitality, and a desire to grow with a growing restaurant group. Basic food & beverage knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurants or customer service is preferred.
• Strong communication and hospitality skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized and handle high‑stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and beverages to tables and stations as needed.
• Assist servers and maintain timely, accurate service.
• Provide a welcoming, positive guest experience and knowledge of menu basics.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Hospitality

Stress management

Job description

Via Vecchia in Portland, ME is seeking full-time food runners for a fast-paced dining room. The role emphasizes friendly hospitality, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a high-stress setting.

Ideal candidates have prior restaurant or customer service experience, a passion for hospitality, and a desire to grow with a growing restaurant group. Basic food & beverage knowledge is a plus.