Runner/Busser

Job Summary

As a vital support role in our front of house operations, a Busser / Food Runner ensures a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment while maintaining fast-paced table turns. Responsibilities include expediting and delivering fresh organic dishes to guest tables, clearing and sanitizing indoor and patio seating areas, restocking FOH stations, and assisting kitchen staff to maintain seamless shift flow.

Qualifications

Experience: Age 16+ . Preferred 3 TO 6 months of hospitality/restaurant experience preferred.

Communication: Ability to communicate warmly, professionally, and effectively with vendors, team members, and management.

Math & Language: Basic understanding of table numbers and order tickets, fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking). Conversational Spanish is a plus.

Age: Must meet minimum legal age requirements for work permit.

Mandatory Certifications:

Food Handler Card: Valid San Diego County Food Handler Card (for SD County locations) and/or California Food Handler Card (for San Clemente/Orange County) prior to starting.

RBS Alcohol Certification: Active California ABC Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification within first 60 days.

Systems Proficiency: Basic familiarity with Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) and POS order ticket reading a plus.

Duties

Expedite orders accurately from the kitchen line and run food and non-alcoholic beverages directly to guest tables or takeout areas.

Warmly interact with guests while running food, answering basic menu questions or accommodating dietary needs (gluten-free, organic standards) by connecting with Servers or Shift Leads.

Promptly bus, wipe down, and sanitize indoor/outdoor dining tables, chairs, and benches after guests depart.

Keep floor areas clear of debris and spills throughout the shift.

Maintain fully stocked, clean, and organized service stations, trash/recycling bins, and condiment counters.

Assist Servers and line cooks with light food prep tasks (bagging organic chips, stocking salsas, portioning dips).

Work cooperatively with kitchen expeditors and front-of-house staff to ensure high line speed and proper kitchen flow.

Follow proper food safety, temperature guidelines, and sanitation protocols.

Maintain health code standards, wear proper non-slip footwear, aprons, and hair restraints, and adhere to all safety regulations.

Physical Requirements

Standing / Walking: Constantly standing and walking on concrete, tile, or non-slip rubber mats throughout the entire shift.

Lifting / Carrying: Frequently lifting heavy food boxes, beverage crates, or kegs. Average weight: 20–30 lbs; Maximum weight: up to 50 lbs.

Bending / Reaching: Frequently stooping, crouching, and reaching overhead to clean tables, stock supplies, or clear dishware.

Environmental Exposure: Working in warm kitchen environments near hot line areas as well as exposed outdoor patio spaces; handling cleaning chemicals and working in loud dining conditions.

Haggo’s Organic Taco LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

Pay: $16.90 - $26.90 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person