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Food Runner (Seasonal)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

free movies
Food perks
Paid Time Off
competitive pay
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FSA
HSA
voluntary benefits

Job Description

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is a renowned entertainment company specializing in an innovative cinema experience that combines first-run movies with exceptional food and beverage service. With multiple locations across the United States, Alamo Drafthouse has carved a niche in the hospitality and entertainment industry by focusing on immersive movie-going experiences that prioritize guest comfort, safety, and enjoyment. The company is well known for its unique approach to film exhibition, offering a blend of curated film selections, exceptional hospitality, and an extensive menu that enhances every visit. Alamo Drafthouse is committed to creating a fun workplace environment where employees feel valued and supported, reflecting a strong culture built on respect, community, and passion for quality service.

Located in Austin, Texas, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at 14028 N US HWY 183 BLDG F is seeking to hire committed and enthusiastic team members known as Alamo Runners. This role is pivotal in delivering an elevated guest experience by focusing on food and beverage service within the theater. Alamo Runners act as ambassadors of the company’s core values and hospitality standards, ensuring every guest enjoys a safe, clean, and distraction-free environment. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour and includes benefits such as flexible scheduling, paid time off, and access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options available to both full-time and part-time teammates.

As an Alamo Runner, your responsibilities will extend beyond typical food service roles, encompassing the safety, quality, and accuracy of all food and beverage orders delivered to guests seamlessly according to venue layout and floor plans. Alamo Drafthouse prioritizes safety regulations, especially regarding alcohol service, ensuring all team members are well-versed in properly checking identification and monitoring guest consumption. Maintaining cleanliness in high-touch areas such as theaters, lobbies, and restrooms is critical, alongside supporting operational tasks that facilitate smooth service.

This position demands both physical stamina and attentiveness, as team members will be required to move cautiously in a fast-paced, sometimes dimly lit environment and handle multiple plates or trays efficiently. Teamwork and communication skills among teammates and other theater staff, including production, greeters, and management, are essential to foster a collaborative and guest-focused atmosphere. Additionally, the role responds to and anticipates guest needs proactively while minimizing disruptions to ensure an optimal movie viewing experience.

Working at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers more than just employment — it provides a chance to be part of a culture that champions doing the right thing, fostering community, embracing innovation, and delivering excellence. Employees enjoy perks including free movies and food, flexible shifts that accommodate various schedules, and the opportunity to work at a place where passion for entertainment and hospitality shine. Joining the Alamo team means contributing to a mission that ensures every guest and teammate has an awesome experience and is excited to come back. Whether you are new to hospitality or have experience, the supportive environment at Alamo Drafthouse encourages growth and values each team member’s unique contributions.

Job Requirements

  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays (minimum 3 days a week, at least one day being a weekend)
  • Ability to move with caution and work collaboratively in a loud, sometimes dark, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to bend, duck, crouch, walk up and down stairs, carry multiple plates/trays, and deliver food while limiting disruptions
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at one time and repeatedly during entire shift
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
  • Ability to maintain physical stamina and coordination in a fast-paced setting
  • Stays up-to-date on all local food/beverage compliance regulations, safety courses, and assigned online trainings
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to climb stairs

Job Qualifications

  • Prior experience in hospitality/guest services
  • Prior food and beverage safety/handling experience
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
  • Knowledgeable of safety standards and food/beverage compliance regulations
  • Ability to anticipate guest needs and deliver excellent service

Job Duties

  • Maintains and supports all company safety standards
  • Conducts quality food checks and delivers food/beverage orders to the correct seats consistent with venue theater floor maps
  • Knowledgeable of the Alamo menu and common allergens
  • takes necessary safety precautions as needed
  • Responsible for safe alcohol service, including checking IDs on drink delivery and monitoring guest consumption, following local and state regulations
  • Checks guest tickets to ensure they are in the correct seat
  • Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition with guests and teammates, and communicates efficiently with production staff, greeters, managers, and guests
  • Anticipates guest needs and monitors notifications for guest requests
  • Responsible for theater, lobby, and restroom cleaning, as well as opening and closing duties as assigned, to maintain cleanliness standards across all high-touch areas

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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