Food Runner
- Pay
- $2 – $18 per hour
- Location
- Fairfax, VA · On-site
- Job type
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 29 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- food service
- guest service
- tray handling
Also useful
- bar experience
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
About the role
Dave & Buster’s is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or other jobs. Plus, your co-workers are awesome!
Dave & Buster’s offers an attractive benefits package for many positions, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, FREE GAMES and more.
Position Snapshot
Assists Bartenders and Servers by running food from the kitchen out to our Guests. When not running food, you provide the necessary support to ensure fast, friendly and accommodating service.
Nitty Gritty Details
- Deliver an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun.
- Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance. Takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action.
- Creates a warm, fun atmosphere for Guests and Team Members.
- Adheres to company’s sanitation procedures.
- Restocks and prepares supplies for shift change and or close.
- Ensures food is properly garnished prior to running out to Guests.
- Follows all tray procedures to minimize loss and ensure food is delivered timely or correctly.
- Delivers food to tables and ensures the Guests have everything they need.
- Offers assistance to Guests by clearing away dishes and glassware, and refilling beverages.
- Assists other Team members as needed or when business needs dictate.
- Must be friendly and able to smile a lot while working days, nights and/or weekends as required.
- Restaurant and/or bar experience preferred, but not required.
- Must demonstrate ability to clearly communicate with Guests and other Team members.
Requirements
Stuff Our Attorneys Make US Write
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the Team Member will regularly be required to:
- Work days, nights and/or weekends as required.
- Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions.
- Read and write handwritten notes.
- Lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Move about facility and stand for long periods of time.
- Walk or stand 100% of shift.
- Reach, bend and stoop frequently.
Additional information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
Salary Range
2.13 - 18
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster’s is dedicated to our policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, and we comply with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination.
We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.
From Dave & Busters's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Food Runner role at Dave & Busters?
The Food Runner posting at Dave & Busters states compensation of $2 – $18 per hour. It is listed as a part-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Dave & Busters's official career site.
Where is the Food Runner job at Dave & Busters located?
This Food Runner position at Dave & Busters is located in Fairfax, VA (On-site). Always check Dave & Busters's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Food Runner at Dave & Busters?
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