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Food Runner - Lakeland Chili's

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
flexible schedule
career growth
great team atmosphere
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Chili's is a well-established casual dining restaurant that originated in Dallas, Texas, back in 1975. Renowned for its bold flavors and exceptional dishes such as Big Mouth burgers, house-smoked ribs, full-on fajitas, and hand-shaken margaritas, Chili's has carved a unique space in the competitive foodservice industry. With a legacy deeply rooted in exemplary service, genuine hospitality, and a strong commitment to giving back to the community, Chili's continually strives to provide the best guest experience every day. The restaurant is famous not only for its delicious food but also for its warm, inviting atmosphere and dedication to making every visit memorable for its patrons. With a focus on growth and team culture, Chili's offers flexible work schedules and career advancement opportunities, making it an appealing workplace for individuals eager to develop their careers in the hospitality sector.

The Food Runner role at Chili's is integral to delivering outstanding guest experiences by ensuring timely and hospitable service. Food Runners are the dynamic, enthusiastic team members who passionately share their love for food, beverages, and people with guests and fellow colleagues alike. This position is primarily designed for those who are eager to grow quickly into server roles, providing a unique opportunity for career progression within a vibrant and supportive team environment. As a Food Runner, you act as an essential bridge between the kitchen and the dining area, ensuring guests receive their meals efficiently while maintaining the restaurant's high standards of cleanliness and guest interaction. The role demands a positive, energetic personality combined with a genuine desire to make guests feel special and valued. Working in a fast-paced and high-volume setting, Food Runners must be quick thinkers who can manage multiple tasks with ease, ensuring every guest enjoys a customized and memorable dining experience. This position requires flexibility to work on weekends, weekdays, and holidays as necessary, reflecting the dynamic nature of the restaurant business. Chili's offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance options, and promotes a great team atmosphere with a focus on employee growth and development. This job is perfect for driven individuals with a great attitude who can thrive in a team-centric, fast-moving environment while delivering exceptional service to guests.

Job Requirements

  • Must be available to work some weekends, weekdays, and holidays as needed

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, 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

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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