Food Runner — Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant

Job overview

The Food Runner role is onsite in Sacramento, CA, and pays $16.90 per hour. Aiona is preparing to open in downtown Sacramento in March 2026 as an upscale Mediterranean dining destination centered on wood-fired cooking. This position supports its opening front-of-house team and lunch and dinner service. The food runner connects the kitchen and dining room by delivering dishes accurately and promptly, checking presentation and ticket details, and communicating timing and special requests. The role also helps maintain service areas and supports table needs so guests receive a smooth, well-paced experience.

What you'll do

• Run food from the kitchen to the dining room quickly and accurately
• check dishes for completeness, garnish, and ticket details
• communicate with chefs, servers, and managers about timing and special requests
• call out orders and coordinate pacing from the expo line as directed
• maintain the expo station and service areas
• assist with table maintenance, pre-bussing, and guest needs when not running food
• support opening, side work, and closing duties as assigned
• follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines
• participate in pre-shift meetings and menu education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

food runner

part-time

sacramento ca

aiona sacramento

upscale mediterranean restaurant

lunch and dinner

food service

expo line

guest experience

food safety

opening team

$16.90/hr

health insurance

employee discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental insurance
• employee discounts
• health insurance
• vision insurance
• training and development.

Why this role

Previous food running, expo, or restaurant experience is preferred but not required. Availability for lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required. Dental, health, and vision insurance, employee discounts, and training and development are listed.

About the employer

Aiona Sacramento is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.