Runner/Busser

El Mercado; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

El Mercado in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a friendly server/food runner to deliver meals from the kitchen to tables, check orders, and keep dining areas tidy.

The role requires stamina, the ability to work in a loud, high-volume environment, and strong teamwork to ensure guest satisfaction.

Previous restaurant experience is a plus; must be able to stand long hours and carry trays safely.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respond to team member and guest requests in a loud environment.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to carry food on trays to tables.
• Ability to keep tables and the establishment’s spaces clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Delivers food from the kitchen to tables.
• Ensures orders are correct.
• Maintains cleanliness by clearing and resetting tables.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Stamina

Communication

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

Delivers food from the kitchen to the customer’s table, ensures orders are correct, and maintains cleanliness in the dining area by clearing and resetting tables.

Requirements

Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.

Ability to listen, understand, and respond to team member and guest requests in a loud environment.

Must be able to work well as part of a team.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Ability to carry food on trays to tables

Ability to keep tables and the establishment’s spaces clean and organized

Company Information

We are El Mercado, a fast-casual restaurant concept focused on Mexican cuisine, designed to combine authenticity, operational efficiency, and bold flavors. Our menu centers on bowls and the option to turn it into a burrito. Made with fresh ingredients, bringing together traditional Mexican flavors with a modern counter-service format built to deliver quality, speed, and consistency.