What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Runner position at Tin Roost?
Tin Roost Restaurant and Patio is preparing for our busy patio season and is hiring Food Runners to join our team.
As a Food Runner, you play an important role in creating a great guest experience by helping ensure food is delivered accurately, promptly, and with care. You’ll collaborate closely with both kitchen and service teams in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to help maintain smooth and efficient operations.
About Tin Roost
Located in North Liberty, IA, Tin Roost is a locally owned, independent restaurant featuring a large outdoor patio, 400 seats, and two private event spaces. Our scratch kitchen serves American-inspired dishes made from quality ingredients. We also offer 36 beers on tap and a selection of over 80 whiskeys at the bar.
We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, high-energy environment where team members support one another to deliver excellent service for every guest.
What We’re Looking For
Schedule: Full or part-time. Shifts are 4–8 hours depending on your availability. Open availability preferred, including weekends.
Full-Time Benefits
As a Food Runner, you play an important role in creating a great guest experience by helping ensure food is delivered accurately, promptly, and with care. You’ll collaborate closely with both kitchen and service teams in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to help maintain smooth and efficient operations.
About Tin Roost
Located in North Liberty, IA, Tin Roost is a locally owned, independent restaurant featuring a large outdoor patio, 400 seats, and two private event spaces. Our scratch kitchen serves American-inspired dishes made from quality ingredients. We also offer 36 beers on tap and a selection of over 80 whiskeys at the bar.
We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, high-energy environment where team members support one another to deliver excellent service for every guest.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong team player with a positive attitude
- High energy and dependable work ethic
- Commitment to quality and guest experience
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and take direction
Schedule: Full or part-time. Shifts are 4–8 hours depending on your availability. Open availability preferred, including weekends.
Full-Time Benefits
- Paid time off (2 weeks annually, increases with tenure)
- Medical insurance (50% of premiums covered by employer)
- Dental insurance options
- 25% employee discount on food (you 1 guest)
- 25% beverage discount for employee
- Discounts at 25 Craft Concepts locations across IA, NE, KS & MO (Sun–Thurs, food for you 1 guest)
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for advancement within the company
- Deliver food items quickly and accurately while maintaining presentation standards
- Communicate with kitchen and service staff to ensure correct orders and timely delivery
- Assist with table maintenance, including resetting tables efficiently
- Support overall restaurant flow by assisting wherever needed
- Help maintain cleanliness standards, including guest areas and restrooms when necessary
- Greet and assist guests in a friendly and professional manner
- Support host responsibilities such as greeting guests, seating, and providing menus when needed
- Help manage waitlists and communicate wait times clearly and accurately
- Assist in organizing seating to maximize efficiency and guest flow
- Answer phone calls, assist with reservations, and help manage to-go orders when needed
- Participate in opening and closing duties as assigned
- Perform additional duties as directed by management
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- Prior customer service experience preferred but not required
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable standing for long periods and performing physical tasks
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Basic knowledge of food safety practices is a plus
- Tin Roost is an equal employment opportunity employer
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