Food Runner

Din Tai Fung (DTF) is a globally celebrated, family-owned restaurant brand that originated in 1972. Known internationally for its iconic Xiao Long Bao, Din Tai Fung has grown to include more than 165 locations across 13 countries, including 20 locations in North America. The brand has earned recognition from the Michelin Guide and is highly regarded for its commitment to uncompromising quality, authentic flavors, and warm, gracious hospitality. Each Din Tai Fung location offers an elevated yet inviting cultural dining experience designed to delight guests on any occasion, making it a sought-after destination for food lovers around the world.

As a Food Runner at Din Tai Fung, you play a vital role in enhancing the guest experience by ensuring that food is delivered promptly and accurately. Your primary responsibility is to bring dishes from the kitchen to guests' tables, maintaining strict attention to detail and presentation standards. This role not only involves delivering food but also assisting with packing takeout orders carefully and keeping the Expo Station and Takeout Packing Stations clean, organized, and operational in accordance with Din Tai Fung's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). By partnering closely with the servers and kitchen team, you help keep service running smoothly and ensure every guest receives their meal quickly and correctly.

The Food Runner position at Din Tai Fung offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $17.27 plus estimated tips ranging from $12.25 to $12.50 per hour. The role requires working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where energy, friendliness, and a positive attitude are key. Din Tai Fung offers great benefits and perks such as employer contributions for medical insurance for individuals and eligible dependents, dental, vision, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA), commuter spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee assistance programs, and discounts through BenefitHub. Additionally, the company offers employee meal discounts and strong opportunities for growth, as they have a culture of promoting from within.

Working at Din Tai Fung means joining a team in Glendale, California, at the location 1164 Galleria Way. Candidates must participate in a required one-way video interview as the first step in the hiring process. This role demands the ability to stand for long periods and maintain professionalism while delivering excellent guest service. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws. Additionally, Din Tai Fung North America participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new hires, requiring applicants to be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States.