Food Runner Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant Sacramento

Aiona Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Aiona is hiring focused, energetic, and detail-oriented Food Runners for its opening front-of-house team at an upscale Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Sacramento. Opening in March 2026, Aiona celebrates Mediterranean cuisine through wood-fired cooking and offers indoor and outdoor dining, an open kitchen, and a wine cellar. The Food Runner helps ensure that food leaves the kitchen accurately, efficiently, and at peak quality during lunch and dinner service, serving as a communication link between the kitchen and front-of-house to support a smooth guest experience.

Requirements

Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
Clear communication skills and a teamwork-oriented mindset.
Professional appearance and positive attitude.
Availability for lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous food running, expediting, or restaurant experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Run food from the kitchen to the dining room quickly and accurately.
Check that dishes are complete, properly garnished, and match ticket details before leaving the pass.
Communicate with chefs, servers, and managers about timing and special requests.
Call out orders and coordinate pacing from the expo line as directed.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the expo station and service areas.
Assist with table maintenance, pre-bussing, and guest needs when not running food.
Support opening, side work, and closing duties as assigned.
Uphold Aiona’s hospitality standards and attention to detail.
Monitor ticket times and table pacing.
Collaborate with back-of-house and front-of-house teams to support seamless service.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines.
Participate in pre-shift meetings and menu education.