
Restaurant Food Runner
New Orleans, LAFull-timePosted 1w agoStill listed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Restaurant Food Runner delivers menu items from the kitchen to guests, helping maintain timely service, accurate orders, and clear communication between front- and back-of-house teams. The role also supports servers, assists with table resets and beverages, and maintains clean service areas to contribute to an organized dining experience.
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Full job description
Loews New Orleans Hotel offers careers in the city’s Warehouse District, where culture, comfort and hospitality come together. Team members help create upscale guest experiences in a prime location near the energy, charm and character of the Big Easy.
Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.
Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.
What We Offer:
- Competitive health & wellness benefits, retirement benefits
- Paid Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays & Paid Bereavement
- Training & Development opportunities, career growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance & Pet Bereavement
- Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more
- Complimentary meals in Team Member Café while working
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Complimentary parking
- Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by position
What We’re Looking For The Restaurant Food Runner ensures timely, accurate delivery of menu items from the kitchen to guests, helping to maintain smooth service and clear communication between front- and back-of-house teams. This role is key to providing an organized, polished dining experience.
Who You Are
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Fast, efficient, and able to navigate a busy dining room
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Detail-focused with strong communication skills
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Team-oriented and calm under pressure
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Reliable and committed to accuracy and presentation
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Guest-centered with a friendly, professional demeanor
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Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply
What You Will Do
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Deliver food from the kitchen to guests in an efficient, organized manner
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Ensure accuracy of orders and proper presentation before delivery
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Communicate course timing, modifications, and special requests to servers
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Assist in clearing and resetting tables between courses or after guests leave
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Support servers by restocking plates, silverware, and service items
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Maintain cleanliness of expo lines, food stations, and service areas
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Assist with running beverages as needed
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Answer basic guest questions or direct them to servers
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Regular attendance in conformance with standards
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May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs
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Required to attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings
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Perform other duties as assigned
Your Qualifications Include: Required:
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Ability to lift and carry heavy trays and navigate crowded spaces
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
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Prior restaurant or hospitality experience
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High School Diploma or equivalent
How this job compares
Set against the 197 open Restaurant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$15–17/hr72 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 197 open Restaurant jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- McDonald's53 open
- Pilot Company36 open
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- Experience
- Restaurant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median (45 postings).
- Education
- 1 of the 197 open Restaurant jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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