Food Runner / Busser - Dear Mom Thai Kitchen Dear Mom Cafe Modern Thai Bend, OR Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15.55 - $25.00 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Guest relations Cleaning messes in dining areas POS systems Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Join Our Dear Mom Team Dear Mom Thai Kitchen is a locally owned Thai restaurant in Bend built around food, family, community, and genuine hospitality. Our food is inspired by Mom's recipes and the flavors we grew up with, and we believe the experience around the table is just as important as what's on the plate. We're looking for an energetic, dependable, and positive Food Runner / Busser to join our Front of House team. This is a great position for someone who wants to get into the restaurant industry, build hospitality experience, or eventually grow into other Front of House positions. Restaurant experience is helpful, but not required. We're happy to train the right person. What You'll Do Deliver food from the kitchen to guests quickly and accurately Learn our menu so you can confidently identify and describe dishes Help make sure every dish arrives at the correct table with great presentation Clear, clean, and reset tables efficiently Refill water and assist guests with basic requests Support servers and bartenders throughout service Help with takeout orders when needed Communicate closely with both the kitchen and Front of House team Keep dining, service, and bussing areas clean and organized Help with opening and closing duties Jump in wherever the team needs support during busy service Who We're Looking For You don't need years of restaurant experience. We're looking for someone with a great attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Our ideal team member:

Is friendly, positive, and dependable Shows up on time and ready to work Enjoys working as part of a team Can move quickly while staying organized Communicates well with coworkers and guests Is comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant Is interested in learning about Thai food and hospitality Is available for evenings, weekends, and some holidays Wants an opportunity to learn and grow An Oregon Food Handler Card is required or must be obtained as required. What We Offer Hourly pay + tips Shift meal provided Employee food benefits Holiday premium pay for eligible holiday shifts Warm and supportive team environment Hands-on training Opportunities to learn about Thai food and hospitality Opportunities to participate in local events and community activities Opportunity for additional hours and responsibilities Opportunity to grow into other Front of House positions Opportunity for increased hourly pay based on performance, reliability, experience, and growth with the team At Dear Mom, we believe a great restaurant is about more than great food. It's about genuine hospitality, teamwork, meaningful connections, and community. We want everyone who joins our team to feel welcomed, respected, appreciated, and supported. We'd Love to Meet You If you're energetic, dependable, enjoy working with people, and want to learn more about the restaurant and hospitality industry, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume or a little information about yourself and include: Your current availability Your earliest possible start date Any previous restaurant or customer service experience (if applicable) Dear Mom Thai Kitchen 320 SW Century Dr., Suite 410 Bend, OR 97702

Pay:

$15.55 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person