Runner, New Store Opening

Job overview

The Runner, New Store Opening role is onsite in Northbrook, IL. Compensation starts at $9.25 per hour, with potential increases based on experience and performance. Hometown Coffee & Juice’s Northbrook café is scheduled to open in December 2026; hires may train and work scheduled hours at the Glenview location before opening. The runner delivers food and beverages accurately and promptly, monitors service flow, and supports customers and café teammates. By keeping dining and service areas organized and helping where needed, the role contributes to a smooth, welcoming customer experience.

What you'll do

• Deliver food and beverages promptly and accurately
• check orders for accuracy and presentation
• communicate with expo, kitchen, and front-of-house teammates about order issues
• monitor ticket flow and customer needs
• support service positions during busy periods
• keep dining, pickup, and service areas organized and clean
• bus and reset tables
• follow sanitation procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

runner

new store opening

food runner

food service

customer experience

hospitality

dining room

northbrook il

hometown coffee & juice

starting at $9.25/hour

paid breaks

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee meals and discounts
• paid breaks
• 401(k)
• paid leave and sick leave
• health insurance for regular full-time employees
• growth and development opportunities
• cafés close at 5 p.m.

Why this role

Previous customer or food service experience is preferred but not required; Northbrook hires may train and work scheduled hours at the Glenview location before the café opens.

About the employer

HOMETOWN COFFEE & JUICE is hiring for this role. Industry: Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars. Sector: 72.