Tin Roost Restaurant and Patio is preparing for our busy patio season and is hiring Food Runners to join our team.
As a Food Runner, you play an important role in creating a great guest experience by helping ensure food is delivered accurately, promptly, and with care. You’ll collaborate closely with both kitchen and service teams in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to help maintain smooth and efficient operations.
About Tin Roost
Located in North Liberty, IA, Tin Roost is a locally owned, independent restaurant featuring a large outdoor patio, 400+ seats, and two private event spaces. Our scratch kitchen serves American-inspired dishes made from quality ingredients. We also offer 36 beers on tap and a selection of over 80 whiskeys at the bar.
We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, high-energy environment where team members support one another to deliver excellent service for every guest.
What We’re Looking For
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Strong team player with a positive attitude
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High energy and dependable work ethic
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Commitment to quality and guest experience
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Eagerness to learn, grow, and take direction
Compensation for fully trained Support Staff starts at $8.10/hour plus tips, with tip payouts distributed nightly.
Schedule: Full or part-time. Shifts are 4–8 hours depending on your availability. Open availability preferred, including weekends.
Full-Time Benefits:
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Paid time off (2 weeks annually, increases with tenure)
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Medical insurance (50% of premiums covered by employer)
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Dental insurance options
All Team Members:
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25% employee discount on food (you + 1 guest)
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25% beverage discount for employee
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Discounts at 25+ Craft Concepts locations across IA, NE, KS & MO (Sun–Thurs, food for you + 1 guest)
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Flexible scheduling
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Opportunities for advancement within the company
Responsibilities
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Deliver food items quickly and accurately while maintaining presentation standards
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Communicate with kitchen and service staff to ensure correct orders and timely delivery
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Assist with table maintenance, including resetting tables efficiently
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Support overall restaurant flow by assisting wherever needed
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Help maintain cleanliness standards, including guest areas and restrooms when necessary
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Greet and assist guests in a friendly and professional manner
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Support host responsibilities such as greeting guests, seating, and providing menus when needed
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Help manage waitlists and communicate wait times clearly and accurately
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Assist in organizing seating to maximize efficiency and guest flow
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Answer phone calls, assist with reservations, and help manage to-go orders when needed
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Participate in opening and closing duties as assigned
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Perform additional duties as directed by management
Qualifications
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Must be 16 years of age or older
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Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
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Prior customer service experience preferred but not required
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Comfortable standing for long periods and performing physical tasks
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Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
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Basic knowledge of food safety practices is a plus
- Tin Roost is an equal employment opportunity employer
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