Food Runner (On-Call)

Role summary

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The Food Runner supports restaurant service by collecting prepared dishes, delivering food promptly and accurately, confirming table numbers, assisting servers, clearing items, and maintaining clean service areas. Candidates should be dependable, organized, physically able to stand and walk for extended periods, and comfortable working in a fast-paced resort environment. Good communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and a professional guest-service attitude are essential. Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be required. As an on-call employee, flexibility to work varying shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, is expected.

About the employer

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a full-service Marriott resort on Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast. The property serves vacationers, families, business travelers, and groups, offering guest rooms, restaurants, pools, spa services, meeting facilities, and access to the island’s beaches and outdoor attractions. As part of Marriott International, the resort operates within a global hospitality company known for lodging, guest services, and employee career opportunities. Resort employees typically work in a diverse, guest-focused environment where reliability, teamwork, cultural respect, and polished service are important. The Food Runner role supports the resort’s dining operations and contributes directly to an efficient and enjoyable guest experience. Work conditions may include busy meal periods, outdoor walking, and changing schedules common to large destination resorts.