Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.00 - $16.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedule
growth opportunities
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
team atmosphere
competitive pay

Job Description

Chili's Grill & Bar, established in 1975 in Dallas, Texas, is a prominent name in the casual dining industry known for its inviting atmosphere and signature dishes like Big Mouth burgers, house-smoked ribs, sizzling fajitas, and hand-shaken margaritas. With decades of experience, Chili's has become a beloved destination for guests seeking a vibrant dining experience filled with great food, refreshing beverages, and genuine hospitality. The company prides itself on its commitment to service excellence and creating memorable moments for every guest that walks through its doors. Chili's embraces a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous growth, offering a dynamic work environment that nurtures employees' career development and personal success.

The Food Runner role at Chili's is an exciting entry point for individuals passionate about food, beverages, and customer service. This position is designed for those who understand that great food must be accompanied by outstanding hospitality to create a complete guest experience. As a Food Runner, you will play a vital role in connecting with guests and ensuring their needs are met promptly and warmly. This role is particularly well suited for candidates who are eager to grow quickly within the company, often advancing from Food Runner to server roles due to demonstrated enthusiasm and excellent customer interaction skills. The job requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and the desire to foster positive connections with both guests and team members.

Food Runners at Chili's are responsible for delivering hospitable, customized service that enriches the overall dining experience. Key duties include keeping tables clean and orderly by pre-bussing empty glassware, plates, and silverware, and collaborating closely with other team members to ensure guest satisfaction is consistently met. Flexibility is important, as the role requires availability during weekends, weekdays, and holidays to meet business needs. Chili's strongly encourages a safe and welcoming environment where every guest and team member feels valued and respected.

This position offers a competitive hourly wage plus tips, representing an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible part-time or full-time schedules. Chili's also supports career growth and offers a strong benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance options. Working at Chili's means becoming part of a great team culture where your contributions are appreciated and your professional growth is supported. Whether you have prior experience or are new to the restaurant industry, Chili's Food Runner position provides a welcoming platform to launch or advance your career in hospitality, with ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and take on greater responsibilities.

Job Requirements

  • Availability to work weekends, weekdays, and holidays as needed
  • Ability to maintain a fast-paced work environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Job Qualifications

  • Great attitude and approach to guests and team members
  • Ability to think and act quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Provide a customized experience for every guest
  • Prior experience a plus

Job Duties

  • Provide hospitable and customized service to each of our guests
  • Improve the guest experience by interacting, connecting, and ensuring needs are met
  • Keep the tables free of dirty dishes through pre-bussing any empty glassware, debris, empty bottles, plate ware, silverware, etc.
  • Partner with other team members to ensure guest satisfaction
  • Must be available to work some weekends, weekdays, and holidays as needed
  • Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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