Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Participation in pooled tips

Career growth and advancement opportunities

Supportive, team-focused work environment

Job Summary

KIN. Social is looking for energetic and dependable Food Runners to join our growing team.

Food Runners are an essential part of our service team, helping connect the kitchen and front of house while ensuring every dish reaches the right guest quickly, accurately, and with care.

We’re looking for team members who move with purpose, communicate well, pay attention to the details, and are always willing to jump in where needed. This is also a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within the hospitality industry and develop into other front-of-house roles.

Responsibilities

Deliver food from the kitchen to guests promptly and accurately

Verify dishes and table numbers before leaving the kitchen

Communicate effectively with servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and managers

Assist with explaining dishes and identifying items when delivering food

Monitor tables and anticipate basic guest needs

Assist with clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables as needed

Maintain clean and organized service stations and work areas

Assist with restocking silverware, glassware, plates, and other service items

Complete assigned opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities

Follow food safety, sanitation, and restaurant standards

Support the service team wherever needed to keep service running smoothly

Qualifications

Previous restaurant experience as a food runner, busser, server assistant, or similar role preferred, but not required

Friendly, professional, and guest-focused

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Able to move quickly while remaining organized and attentive

Dependable and punctual

Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment

Ability to stand and move for extended periods and safely carry trays, plates, and restaurant supplies

Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed

Compensation & Tips

Estimated total earnings: $20–$28 per hour, including 20% of pooled tips.

KIN. Social operates with a pooled tip system, and eligible Food Runners participate in tips generated during service. Actual earnings may vary based on shift, hours worked, sales volume, and total tips collected.

KIN. Social by Quartiere Good food. Good drinks. Good people.