Guest-Focused Food Runner — Fast-Paced Service

Rancho Santa Fe Association; Rancho Santa Fe (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance & long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Vacation and sick pay after 90 days

401k with employer match

Job summary

Rancho Santa Fe Association is seeking a Food Runner to ensure dishes reach Members promptly, accurately, and at the proper temperature with presentation standards. You will be a vital link between kitchen and dining room, supporting servers and expo during busy service.

Position requires ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, with opportunities for restaurant-specific benefits. Equal opportunity employer committed to quality guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior food running, serving, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Food Handler certification, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve completed dishes from the kitchen and verify accuracy against the ticket.
• Deliver food to the correct table and seat promptly, confirming course and item accuracy with the guest.
• Communicate delays, discrepancies, or quality concerns to the expo and kitchen team immediately.
• Maintain knowledge of daily menu items, specials, and preparations to answer guest questions.
• Assist with plate presentation and garnish checks prior to service.
• Help others during peak service periods and support servers and bussers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo line and runner stations.
• Follow food safety protocols for proper holding times and temperatures.

Skills

Food running

Serving

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Rancho Santa Fe Association is seeking a Food Runner to ensure dishes reach Members promptly, accurately, and at the proper temperature with presentation standards. You will be a vital link between kitchen and dining room, supporting servers and expo during busy service.

Position requires ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, with opportunities for restaurant-specific benefits. Equal opportunity employer committed to quality guest experiences.