Runner

Job overview

The Runner role is onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is $16 per hour. The position supports maman’s bakery and café dining room and its front- and back-of-house teams. The runner helps maintain a welcoming, clean, and efficient guest experience by setting tables, running food, supporting delivery and catering orders, and assisting teammates during busy periods. The role contributes to smooth service and attentive hospitality throughout the guest visit.

What you'll do

• Welcome and support guests
• set tables with silverware and napkins and offer water
• follow service steps
• build rapport with returning guests
• help resolve guest concerns with the shift team leader
• run food during weekday service
• bus items and replenish water and cutlery stations
• ensure third-party delivery and catering orders are accurate, packaged properly, and dispatched on time
• restock and complete assigned cleaning and closing tasks
• support front- and back-of-house teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

runner

maman

washington dc

onsite

bakery café

guest hospitality

food running

catering orders

third-party delivery

dining room cleanliness

weekend availability

$16/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare options
• commuter benefits
• professional development and internal mobility
• cookies, coffee, and in-store discounts.

Why this role

The posting lists healthcare options, commuter benefits, professional development, internal mobility, cookies, coffee, and in-store discounts. Weekend, holiday, and special-event availability is required.

About the employer

maman - penn quarter is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.