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Food Runner - Forney Chili's

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Fast hiring process
flexible schedule
growth opportunities
Team atmosphere and culture

Job Description

Chili's Grill & Bar is a renowned casual dining restaurant that first opened its doors in Dallas, Texas, in 1975. Since its inception, Chili's has become a flagship brand in the casual dining industry, known for its mouth-watering Big Mouth burgers, house-smoked ribs, sizzling fajitas, and hand-shaken margaritas that delight guests of all ages. Over the decades, Chili's has proudly established itself not just as a dining destination, but as a community where service, hospitality, and giving back are fundamental to its identity. The restaurant focuses heavily on delivering exceptional dining experiences through friendly service, a welcoming atmosphere, and high-quality food made from fresh ingredients, providing great value and memorable meals for families, friends, and guests.

This listing is for the position of Food Runner, a vital role that supports the restaurant's goal of creating a seamless guest experience. Food Runners at Chili's play an important part in the hospitality chain by ensuring that food is delivered promptly and efficiently from the kitchen to the guests’ tables, while also contributing to the overall atmosphere by exhibiting a warm and enthusiastic demeanor. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food and hospitality who enjoy engaging with people and want to grow their career within the restaurant industry. The position offers fast hiring processes, flexible scheduling options for both part-time and full-time availability, and excellent opportunities for career development, including advancement to server positions.

Food Runners enable guests to feel special by combining great food with excellent hospitality. The role requires energy, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Food Runners work closely with servers, cooks, and management to ensure guests receive prompt, attentive service. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about delivering customized guest experiences, maintaining clean and orderly tables by pre-bussing empty glassware and dishes, and collaborating with team members to anticipate and fulfill guest needs. Given that restaurants see peak business during evenings, weekends, and holidays, availability for these times is essential. This opportunity allows individuals to develop interpersonal skills, learn the intricacies of food service operations, and be part of a supportive team culture that values fun, respect, and growth. Chili's commitment to hospitality shines through in this entry-level role, making it an excellent stepping stone for those looking to build a rewarding career in the food service industry.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • Prior experience in hospitality or food service a plus
  • Flexible availability for part-time or full-time schedules

Job Qualifications

  • Great attitude and approach to guests and team members
  • Thinks and acts quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Provides 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, ect
  • Partner with other team members to ensure guest satisfaction
  • Must be available to work some weekends, weekdays, and holidays as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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