Restaurant Runner

Job overview

The Restaurant Runner role is onsite in Arlington, VA. Compensation is $15 per hour. maman is a French bakery, café, and lifestyle brand serving baked goods, coffee, breakfast, and lunch. The runner supports a welcoming and efficient dining room experience by assisting guests and coordinating with front- and back-of-house teams. The role helps maintain service standards, cleanliness, accurate order dispatch, and smooth daily operations.

What you'll do

• Welcome and support guests
• set tables and offer water
• follow service steps
• build rapport with returning guests
• help resolve guest concerns with a team leader
• run food, bus items, and replenish water and cutlery stations
• ensure accurate packaging and timely dispatch of delivery and catering orders
• restock
• maintain guest and team areas
• perform restroom checks and cleaning
• notify the general manager of equipment or supply needs
• support teammates during busy periods.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

restaurant runner

maman

arlington va

full-time

guest hospitality

dining room

food running

catering orders

delivery orders

cleanliness

team support

healthcare options

commuter benefits

in-store discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting requires flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and special events, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

About the employer

maman | ballston is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.