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Food Runner
Ēma - Austin, TX
3120 Palm Way suite 170, Austin, Texas 78758
Ēma - Austin, TX hiring Food Runner in Austin, TX

Ēma - Austin, TX hiring Food Runner in Austin, TX

Food Runner

Ēma - Austin, TXMore Info

3120 Palm Way suite 170, Austin, Texas 78758
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($17.00 - $29.00)
Expired: Dec 7, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details
Ema Austin is opening late Fall 2025: We are hiring people to join our team as FOOD RUNNERS! 

If you are interested in multiple positions you only need to complete one application! 

 

Open Interviews will begin on November 4th: 

  • When: Monday - Friday from 10AM - 4PM
  • Where: Ema Austin - 3120 Palm Way Suite 170 Austin, TX 78758

Upon completing your application:

  • What's next?  You will receive an email that invites you to schedule an interview. Please choose the date and time that works best for you
  • What if I am interested in more than one job title? You only need to complete ONE application. 
  •  How many interviews should I schedule? Please schedule ONLY ONE interview date and time. We encourage you to discuss all the positions you are interested in during your initial interview
  • If you need to reschedule your interview time: No problem! Just send a message to the team to request a new date and time.


A Few of Our Food Runner Benefits:

  • Restaurant Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
  • Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • 401(k)


Tipped role; compensation range includes tips.



Coming soon to Austin, Texas at The Domain - NORTHSIDE in fall 2025! Ēma, meaning “mother” in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant featuring Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's lighter-style of California cooking. With its sister restaurant, Aba, located on South Congress, Ema aims to transport diners to a sun-drenched summer day in the Mediterranean year-round with both indoor and outdoor dining spaces.




Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Food Runners are responsible for continual set-up and prompt delivery of food to guests when the order is completed by the kitchen. Also responsible for ensuring that the highest quality of food presentation is being maintained.


Essential Functions

  • Promptly deliver food to the correct guests according to table and position numbers
  • Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
  • Safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment 
  • Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
  • Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs
  • Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
  • Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy 
  • Read and check each order for any special instructions and/or restrictions before taking it out of the kitchen
  • Confirm that each order has the appropriate preparation, plateware, garnish, presentation, necessary serving utensils and is complete before taking it out of the kitchen
  • Communicate any food concerns to the Coordinator
  • Communicate and follow up on any guest request or concern
  • Follow all steps of service
  • Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
  • Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
  • Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
  • Get along well with others and be a team player
  • Other duties will be assigned as needed
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Skills Required

  • Fast-Paced Experience

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($17.00 - $29.00)

Benefits & Perks: Dental Insurance, Dining Discounts, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program


Required Skills

Strong Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Customer Service Orientation

Team Collaboration

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Physical Stamina

Problem Solving Skills

Time Management Skills

Positive Attitude

Conflict Resolution skills

Ability to follow instructions

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Commitment to Quality Service

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