Food Runner

About the Position We are always looking for passionate, hospitality‑driven people‑persons! Do you want to work in a diverse space that serves delicious food? As a food runner/expo, you will work in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced, guest‑centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally. Pay: $8/hour plus tip out from servers/bar and to‑go/online orders. You can make as much as $25/hour with a guarantee that you will never make less than $17.50/hour. Company Benefits Competitive pay Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (100% of 4% contributions and 50% of next 2%) 1 week sick leave per year Paid parental leave Company‑paid life insurance policy Pet insurance Job Duties Effectively communicate customer needs to line cooks and/or servers Expedite food and ensure quality and standards are met in presentation of each food item Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from expo line to customers Serve food to customers and assist servers as neededLocate items requested by customers Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments to facilitate customer service Maintain adequate supplies of items such as silverware, carry out containers, carry out bags, etc Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors Serve ice water, coffee, or other beverages to patrons Other duties as assigned by management Qualifications Top‑tier communication and hospitality skills Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week Must be able to work with a team Fluent (or semi‑fluent) in Spanish is a plus Physical Requirements Spend time bending or twisting the body Spend time lifting heavy weight Spend time standing on feet for long hours Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects/tools About the Company Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi‑concept restaurant, bar, event and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington and Takoma with more on the horizon! #J-18808-Ljbffr Shirlington