Food Runner

Silver Diner Development LLC is a leading casual dining restaurant known for its award-winning Fresh & Local menu that features surprising flexitarian and healthy options. Founded with a commitment to hospitality, quality, and community, Silver Diner bridges the gap between traditional tablecloth restaurants and fast casual dining. The company partners with over 15 local farms that focus on organic and sustainable farming to ensure the highest quality ingredients in every dish served. Recognized as one of Washington Post's 'Most Diverse Places to Work', a standout in Full Service Restaurant Magazine's '20 Full Service Restaurants to Watch', and winner of the 2020 TDn2K Best Practices Award for the Family Dining Category, Silver Diner exemplifies excellence in the casual dining industry.

At Silver Diner, the culture is deeply rooted in putting people first. They believe their success depends on the professional and personal growth of their employees. This philosophy has led to an impressive internal promotion rate, where more than 60% of managers and all General Managers and Area Directors have risen through the ranks. Silver Diner offers more than just a job; it provides a clear career path that encourages continuous learning and growth, from entry-level positions through to management roles.

The food runner position at Silver Diner is ideal for individuals passionate about hospitality and eager to be part of a vibrant, fast-paced environment. Food runners are the face of the brand to guests and play a critical role in delivering a top-notch dining experience. They support servers by delivering food and beverages promptly and are the last checkpoint to ensure accurate and perfect order delivery. This role requires warmth, energy, attention to detail, and a genuine desire to ensure guest satisfaction. Food runners help uphold the company's mission to execute outstanding product quality and deliver exceptional guest service, never saying no to guest requests and always going beyond expectations.

This opportunity is well suited for those looking to enter the food service industry or those aspiring to become servers, with full-time and part-time positions available across multiple shifts, including first, second, rotating, weekends, and holidays. The position offers an hourly wage plus tip pool and is perfect for someone with limited experience but a keen interest in developing their skills in hospitality. Weekend and holiday availability is mandatory, reflecting the restaurant's dedication to meeting guest needs every day of the week.

Silver Diner offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees also enjoy perks such as a referral bonus program, meal discounts, gym membership discounts, and work shoe discounts. The company is committed to offering opportunities for advancement, supporting employees who wish to grow into roles such as trainer, supervisor, and manager. This growth-oriented environment helps maintain one of the busiest and most dynamic restaurant atmospheres in America, making Silver Diner a prestigious brand and employer in the hospitality sector.