Food Runner
Posted on October 24, 2025
Ruth's Chris Steak House, established in 1965, has grown to become a renowned name in the fine dining industry, celebrated for its top-quality steaks and exceptional hospitality. With decades of experience, Ruth's Chris has built a reputation on delivering a legendary dining experience through the dedication and hard work of its team members. The company culture emphasizes treating employees like family, fostering an environment where every individual can be authentic and pursue professional growth while ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable meal. As a part of this esteemed establishment, employees benefit from comprehensive training and the potential for exciting career advancement within a global restaurant network recognized for excellence.
This particular job opportunity is for a Food Runner position, a crucial role that helps maintain the high standards Ruth's Chris is known for. The pay for this position varies depending on location, but it includes the valuable addition of tips, which can significantly increase overall earnings. Food Runners are essential in creating an enjoyable and seamless dining experience, working closely with servers and kitchen staff to ensure each dish leaves the kitchen perfectly timed and beautifully presented. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and pride yourself on attention to detail and customer service, this role provides an excellent chance to join a passionate workforce. The Food Runner role goes beyond simply delivering food; it involves tracking order progress, inspecting the quality and presentation of each plate, and supporting servers to enhance the dining experience for every guest. This position offers not only a satisfying job but also great employee benefits including health insurance eligibility for part-time workers averaging 30 hours per week, a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, dining discounts, employee assistance programs, paid sick leave accruing from hire, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, and incentives through a referral program to encourage team building. This comprehensive package makes this role an appealing opportunity for anyone seeking stability, growth, and rewarding work within a respected restaurant brand.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Physical stamina to stand and walk for long periods
- Must be able to carry heavy trays and navigate a busy dining room
- Strong attention to detail
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Eligible to work in the country of employment