Food Runner

at Dave & Buster's

Record last updated: 7/28/2026 5:11:40 AM

Live Market Data for this Exact Role

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Current Days Open
576
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$7.25 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$10.50 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
522
First Seen
12/30/2024
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$7.25 (Hourly)
7/28/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$10.50 (Hourly)
7/28/2026

Full Job Description

Job Description: Dave & Busters is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or other jobs. Plus, your co-workers are awesome! Dave & Busters offers an attractive benefits package for many positions, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, FREE GAMES and more. POSITION SNAPSHOT: Assists Bartenders and Servers by running food from the kitchen out to our Guests. When not running food, you provide the necessary support to ensure fast, friendly and accommodating service. NITTY GRITTY DETAILS: Deliver an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun. Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance. Takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action. Creates a warm, fun atmosphere for Guests and Team Members. Adheres to companys sanitation procedures. Restocks and prepares supplies for shift change and or close. Ensures food is properly garnished prior to running out to Guests. Follows all tray procedures to minimize loss and ensure food is delivered timely or correctly. Delivers food to tables and ensures the Guests have everything they need. Offers assistance to Guests by clearing away dishes and glassware, and refilling beverages. Assists other Team members as needed or when business needs dictate. Must be friendly and able to smile a lot while working days, nights and/or weekends as required. Restaurant and/or bar experience preferred, but not required. Must demonstrate ability to clearly communicate with Guests and other Team members. Requirements STUFF OUR ATTORNEYS MAKE US WRITE: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the Team Member will regularly be required to: Work days, nights and/or weekends as required. Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions. Read and write handwritten notes. Lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Move about facility and stand for long periods of time. Walk or stand 100% of shift. Reach, bend and stoop frequently. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Busters is dedicated to our policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, and we comply with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Dave and Buster's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and e-Verify Employer where required by law. Salary Compensation is from $7.25 - $10.5 per hour Salary Range: 7.25 - 10.5 We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required. Dave & Busters is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or other jobs. Plus your co-workers are awesome!

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