The opportunity
Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring a part-time Food Runner to join our team at Leatherby's Cafe Rouge in Costa Mesa, California. As a Food Runner, you will be responsible for expediting food from the kitchen to our guests as quickly as possible while responding to changing needs in the restaurant.
With training opportunities and mentorship, this is your chance to grow your skills at a leading hospitality company. Apply today to get started.
Please note this is a tipped position; the hourly minimum pay listed doesn’t include any potential tipped earnings.
What we offer
We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:
- Weekly pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Flexible work schedules
Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.
What will you do?
- Attend pre-shift briefing, taking note of important service information
- Collaborate with Chef, kitchen team members, and servers to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food; assist with the assembly of dishes
- Complete any required table-side service, which may include taking and delivering orders and explaining the menu to guests
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and preparations; be able to identify menu items and ingredients by appearance
- Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness and organization
More about you
- At least 1 year of experience or training as a Runner or Busser with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed
- No high school diploma or GED required
Physical requirements
- Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions; may include walking up and down stairs
- Ability to lift to 35 pounds for set-up, service, and clean-up
- Ability to maneuver between tables and around corners
- Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to take orders and prepare checks
Shift details
Evenings
Weekends
Who we are
Patina Group is a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at high-profile venues including, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera. Patina Group was recently named one of America's Top 25 restaurant groups by Nation's Restaurant News.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
$18.00 - $19.00 / hour
