Kitchen Expo/Food Runner

Canaan Valley Resort State Park; Davis (WV); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical & Dental Insurance

PTO after 1 year

401(k) Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hotel Room Discounts

Food/Activity Discount

Ongoing Training and CareerDevelopment

Job summary

Regency Hotel Management is hiring a Food Runner to act as the bridge between kitchen, front-of-house and guests, delivering dishes promptly while ensuring accuracy and presentation quality.

You will coordinate with servers and bartenders, manage the kitchen ticket counter, and synchronize meal courses so every plate for a table arrives together. The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs and standing for long periods, with day/evening shifts, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent vocational training.
• Attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to guests and liaise between kitchen, servers and guests.
• Organize finished dishes, ensure order accuracy and presentation quality.
• Coordinate cooking times so meals for a table are served together.
• Relay special requests between front and back of house.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Food Runners play a crucial role in restaurants. They act as a liaison between the kitchen staff, front-of-the-house team and the restaurant's guest. Their primary duty is to deliver food to guests and they work alongside servers and bartenders to ensure customer satisfaction.

Must work between back-of the house and front of the house staff. Responsible for organizing finished dishes, ensuring order accuracy and presentation quality, and delivering food swiftly and accurately to guests. Runners/expos take the pressure off of servers, allowing waitstaff to spend more time taking orders and entertaining guests. Runners/expos manage the ticket kitchen counter, coordinate cooking times so all meals for a table are served together, check plate presentation and accuracy, and relay special requests between the front and back of house.

Must work day and evening shifts, weekends and holidays.

$15.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical and Dental Insurance offered
• PTO after 1 year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Hotel Room Discounts
• Food/Activity Discount on Property!
• Ongoing Training and Career Development

Qualifications

• High School graduate/GED or equivalent vocational training
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods of time

About Us: At Regency Hotel Management, hospitality is who we are—and what we do best. Since 1965, we've been leaders in driving maximum profit while creating asset value for clients. Our team of hotel management experts provides thoughtful, hands‑on guidance inspired by years of professional experience. Our teams across our multiple locations are always growing, and we're looking for motivated individuals to join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.