Food Runner Part TIme

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Job Description Summary

The Food Runner supports the front-of-house team by promptly delivering food from the kitchen to guests, ensuring orders are accurate, fresh, and presented properly. This role is essential in providing excellent guest service, maintaining efficient operations, and supporting servers and kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to tables quickly and accurately
• Verify order details, including special requests and dietary restrictions
• Ensure food presentation meets restaurant standards before delivery
• Assist servers by clearing dishes, resetting tables, and refilling water as needed
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service stations and expo areas
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Provide courteous, professional interaction with guests at all times

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience a plus, but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment & Schedule

• Fast-paced restaurant environment
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required
• Standing, walking, bending, and carrying trays throughout shift

Compensation & Benefits (if applicable)

• Hourly wage plus potential tip share
• Employee meal discounts
• Free Parking
• Hotel Discounts

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$16

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.