Runner

Miskiri Hospitality Group; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Miskiri Hospitality Group is seeking a fast, detail-oriented Food Runner to deliver food from the kitchen to guest tables and support servers. This entry point into the restaurant industry offers a path toward serving or bartending roles.

Expect to work in a dynamic dining room, coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff, and help maintain smooth service during busy periods. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; restaurant experience a plus.
• Ability to work quickly and stay organized during high-volume, fast-paced service.
• Strong communication skills with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Basic knowledge of the menu or willingness to learn to describe dishes and allergens.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately match tickets to plates and deliver food to the correct table and seat.
• Communicate with kitchen staff to confirm order accuracy, timing, and any special requests before running food.
• Check each plate for presentation and temperature before it leaves the kitchen; flag issues.
• Deliver food promptly to maintain quality and minimize wait times.
• Announce and describe dishes to guests when delivering.
• Communicate allergy and special-request information clearly to the kitchen and confirm with guests.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Standing/walking long shifts

Job description

Miskiri Hospitality Group brings elevated, made-from-scratch hospitality to every location we operate. Every plate that leaves the kitchen reflects our standards — the Food Runner is the final checkpoint that ensures it arrives to the guest fast, accurate, and looking exactly as it should.

We're looking for a fast, detail-oriented Food Runner to deliver food from the kitchen to guest tables accurately and promptly, while supporting servers and the overall flow of the dining room. This is a great entry point into the restaurant industry and a common stepping stone toward serving or bartending roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately match tickets to plates and deliver food to the correct table and seat without relying on guests to identify their own order
• Communicate with kitchen staff to confirm order accuracy, timing, and any special requests (allergies, modifications) before running food
• Check each plate for presentation and temperature standards before it leaves the kitchen; flag any issues to the kitchen team immediately
• Deliver food promptly to maintain food quality and minimize wait times
• Announce and describe dishes to guests when delivering (e.g., "Here's your Lobster Mac & Cheese")
• Communicate allergy and special-request information clearly to the kitchen and confirm with guests when handing off allergen-sensitive dishes
• Assist servers with refilling drinks, clearing plates, and resetting tables as needed
• Support bussers and servers during high-volume periods to keep the dining room moving
• Maintain cleanliness of the expo line, tray stands, and food-running stations throughout the shift
• Communicate table or order issues to management promptly

• No prior experience required; restaurant experience a plus
• Ability to work quickly and stay organized during high-volume, fast-paced service
• Strong communication skills with both kitchen and front-of-house staff
• Basic knowledge of the menu (or willingness to learn) to accurately describe dishes and identify allergens
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours)
• Ability to carry multiple plates at once, including large or heavy trays (up to 30–40 lbs)
• Ability to move quickly and safely through a crowded dining room and kitchen area
• Comfortable working near heat, sharp equipment, and a fast-paced kitchen environment