Position Description:
Make Every Shift Run Smoothly. As a Food Runner & Busser, you’ll keep the dining room moving, tables turning, and guests taken care of. You’ll be the critical link between the kitchen, service team, and guests, bringing energy, urgency, and attention to detail to every shift.
Alexandria Restaurant Partners locations include Ada’s on the River, Barca Pier & Wine Bar, Café Tu Tu Tango, Mia’s Italian Kitchen, Palette 22, Joe Theismann’s, The Royal, and Vola’s Dockside Grill & Hi-Tide Lounge.
Position Responsibilities:
- Move with urgency — Deliver food quickly and accurately while keeping pace in a high-energy restaurant.
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Own the details — Match food to the correct table, follow presentation standards, and make sure every plate reaches the guest looking its best.
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Keep the dining room ready — Clear, clean, and reset tables quickly so guests never have to wait for a clean place to sit.
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Support the team — Work closely with servers, hosts, bartenders, and kitchen team members to keep service flowing.
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Stay guest-focused — Anticipate needs, respond to requests, and create a welcoming experience with every interaction.
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Keep it clean and safe — Maintain clean work areas, follow sanitation standards, and handle equipment and dishes safely.
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Communicate clearly — Listen, respond, and speak up when something needs attention.
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Stay organized under pressure — Prioritize multiple tasks and keep moving when business picks up.
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Bring a team-first attitude — Jump in where needed and help the team deliver great service from start to finish.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Qualifications -
- No restaurant experience required — we’ll train you!
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Positive, team-oriented attitude
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Strong sense of urgency and willingness to stay active throughout the shift
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Ability to follow directions and learn quickly
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others
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Reliable, dependable, and ready to contribute
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry items throughout the shift
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Commitment to providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for guests and team members
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Must speak and understand English.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
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Able to grasp, lift, and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
Additional Information:
People are the core of our business. That’s why our benefits include:
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?Health insurance for full-time employees
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Vision, dental, and life insurance for full-time employees
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401K
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Paid time off for full-time employees
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Daily "family meals" before every brunch, lunch, and dinner service
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50% off employee dining privileges at any of our ARP locations
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Flexible schedules
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Opportunity for personal and professional growth
