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Food Runner
$29K-$36K / yr. (est.)
$30K
$33,213 / year
$37K
Average base salary
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About Food Runner

What does a Food Runner do?

As Food Runners, we are responsible for helping the wait staff and bartenders improve the dining experience for customers. We assist guests with orders, take feedback, and prepare table set-ups. We serve orders, explain meals, and facilitate collaboration between the kitchen and wait staff. We assist customers with their orders by explaining specials and making recommendations. Delivering food orders to various customers in a timely manner is part of our daily responsibilities. We accurately explain food orders to chefs and help the wait staff set up tables by placing suitable tableware and napkins. Working as Food Runners, we check on customers to handle any impromptu requests and remove dirty dishes from the table.

Core tasks:

  • inform management of customer feedback
  • clean tables
  • serve food and other items

Insights

How Many Years of Experience Do Professionals Need Before Becoming Food Runner?
On average, people work 3 yrs or less in other positions prior to becoming a Food Runner.
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Food RunnerMiami, FL - A year ago
😠 As a Food Runner, I can assure you that experience isn't the only factor that matters!
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Food RunnerSeattle, WA - A year ago
well, if someone can handle the chaos of being a Food Runner, they can handle anything!
How Long Do Food Runner Employees Typically Stay in Their Roles?
On average, Food Runners works in this position for 1-3 years across multiple employers.
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Restaurant ManagerMiami, FL - A year ago
Food runners provide valuable support to the front of house team. It's a shame they don't stick around longer.
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Sous ChefSeattle, WA - A year ago
The turnover rate for food runners is a major challenge for the industry. How can we improve retention and foster growth?
What Is the Job Hopper Score for Food Runner Employees?
Moderate job changes in Food Runner, showing some career movement without excessive turnover.
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DishwasherHouston, TX - A year ago
🙄 As a Dishwasher, I've seen way too many Food Runners come and go. Probably because they can't handle the heat.
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BartenderMiami, FL - A year ago
food runner? really? 😂 once they get a taste of the bartending life, they'll never go back.

Career path

Path to job

Discover a Food Runner's areas of knowledge sorted by their majors.
Explore the list of higher education institutions that a Food Runner typically studied at.
Arizona State University-Tempe
Columbia College Chicago

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Demographics

What Is the Age and Gender Ratio of Food Runner Employees?
Gender ratio in Food Runner position: 0.705642288009328 Male and 0.294357711990672 Female. Age ratio in Food Runner position: 16-20: 56%, 21-30: 41%, 31-40: 2%, 41-50: 1%, 51-60: 0%, 60+: 0%. Food Runner position is predominantly male (70.6%) with the largest age group being 16-20 years old, followed by 21-30 years old.
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Food RunnerHouston, TX - A year ago
I guess it's not surprising that the majority of food runners are in their late teens and early 20s. It's probably seen as a part-time gig before moving on to something else. 🤷
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Food RunnerSeattle, WA - A year ago
Well, that's just age discrimination! There should be more diversity in terms of age in the food runner position. Everyone deserves a chance! 😤

Workplaces

Who Are the Top Employers for Food Runner?
Top employers of Food Runner position: Favor, FOX Sports, Levy Restaurants. People who work in Food Runner position most typically go on to work for the Favor.
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Food RunnerHouston, TX - A year ago
I've heard great things about Levy Restaurants! Maybe it depends on the location? 🤷
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Food RunnerSan Francisco, CA - A year ago
I don't know about the others, but Favor sounds like a pretty awesome place to work! 🙌
Favor
FOX Sports
Levy Restaurants
What Industries Does Food Runner Typically Have Experience In?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Food Runner: Accommodation, Food Service, Arts / Entertainment / Recreation, Publishing & Broadcasting, Retail. Food Runner employees most likely come from a Accommodation industry background.
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Food RunnerSeattle, WA - A year ago
Being a Food Runner is a great job for someone starting in the hospitality industry, but don't stay stuck in this role. Work hard, gain experience, and move up to be a server or bartender where you can make real money! 💼
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Food RunnerNew York City, NY - A year ago
I quit being a Food Runner because of the toxic work environment. The management never appreciates our efforts, and the coworkers are constantly competing instead of supporting each other. It's better off somewhere else. 🙅

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Discussion about Food Runner

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Do a lot of women work as a Food Runner?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
Mostly men choose this job, but women also choose this.
How old are people who work as a Food Runner?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
The average age is 21
Is a Food Runner considered to be a junior profession?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
You should work for 1.5 years on average to become a Food Runner.
Which industries does a Food Runner typically work in?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
Food Services is the most probable for a Food Runner to work in.
Is a degree needed to work as a Food Runner?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
No higher education is the typical for a Food Runner
As a Food Runner, which company should I definitely check out for jobs?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
Favor, FOX Sports, Levy Restaurants, Live Nation Entertainment and Ruth's Chris Steak House has the most employees.
How many years do people spend as a Food Runner in their career path?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
A Food Runner typically moves on after 2 years
How frequently people change companies if they work as a Food Runner?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
A typical Food Runner might work for one or two companies.
What work history do people usually have before becoming a Food Runner?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
You have a good chance of becoming a Food Runner if you are working as Server, Cashier or Sales Associate
What typical professions people working as a Food Runner switch to?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
Working as Food Runner consider Server, Sales Associate or Production Assistant as a next step in your career.
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