Evening Food Runner/Server Assistant The Park Club - 3.5 Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Part-time $20 - $22 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Table assignment Mid-level Hospitality industry experience Food delivery Addressing dietary restrictions in food service Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description Ev ening Food Runner/Server Assistant Part-Time and Full-Time opportunities available Nights, weekends, and holidays required Competitive hourly pay Professional development and ongoing training Opportunity to build a long-term hospitality career The Park Club is building one of Orange County's premier private clubs. Our members expect exceptional hospitality, flawless execution, and a team that takes pride in every detail. We're looking for professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, anticipate needs before they're asked, and understand that hospitality begins long before our members sit down and continues long after they've left. As a Server Assistant, you are responsible for ensuring our dining rooms and service stations are prepared to operate at the highest level throughout every shift. Food Runners are responsible for ensuring every plate reaches the member exactly as the chef intended while supporting a seamless dining experience between the kitchen and front-of-house team.

Responsibilities include:

Deliver every dish confidently using proper seat numbers and silent service techniques. Verify every plate before leaving the kitchen for accuracy, presentation, temperature, garnishes, allergies, and modifications. Communicate immediately with the kitchen and service staff when discrepancies are identified. Maintain proper pacing between courses by coordinating with servers and captains. Never allow food to die in the window Learn table numbers, seat positions, and dining room layouts. Understand event timelines and kitchen priorities. Recognize VIP members and special occasions. Monitor guest needs while in the dining room instead of immediately returning to the kitchen. We're building a stronger team for the future, which means we hire for character as much as experience.

Successful candidates are:

Have 2-3 years food runner/ server assistant at a sit down, 100-person seat minimum restaurant. Self-motivated without constant supervision Dependable and consistently on time Detail-oriented Physically capable of working on their feet for extended periods Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment Team-first professionals who enjoy supporting others Comfortable receiving coaching and feedback Committed to improving every shift If you're looking to become part of a team with high standards, constant coaching, and opportunities to grow into serving, bartending, banquet leadership, or management, we'd love to meet you.