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Food Runner/Expo

$18.25 per hour
Part-time

Din Tai Fung North America

Job Description

As a Food Runner, you play an important role in delivering a great guest experience by ensuring food reaches guests quickly and accurately. In this role, you bring dishes from the kitchen to guests’ tables while maintaining attention to detail and presentation.

Food Runners also help pack takeout orders with care and keep the Expo Station and Takeout Packing Stations clean, organized, and running smoothly in accordance with Din Tai Fung’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). By working closely with servers and the kitchen team, you help keep service flowing and ensure every guest receives their meal promptly and correctly.

WHY JOIN DIN TAI FUNG? 

Din Tai Fung (DTF) is a globally celebrated, family-owned restaurant brand founded in 1972 and internationally renowned for its iconic Xiao Long Bao. With more than 165 locations across 13 countries including 20 in North America. DTF is Michelin-recognized and admired for its uncompromising quality, authentic flavors, and warm, gracious hospitality. Each location delivers an elevated yet inviting cultural dining experience designed to delight guests on any occasion.

LOCATION:  1132 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5

 

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS:  The first step in our interview process is participating in a required one-way video interview recording. Please note, candidates who do not complete this portion of the interview process will not be able to move forward.

 

PAY RATE FOR FOOD RUNNER: $18.25 CAD per hour + Tips

 

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

  • Competitive Pay & Benefits
  • Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
  • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Commuter Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts through BenefitHub
  • Wellness & Health Reimbursements 
  • Employee Meal Discounts 
  • Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD RUNNER:

We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly motivated people who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

  • Experience preferred but not required
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Positive and Professional Attitude

How to Apply:

After successful completion of an application, you will receive a thank you email confirming your submission. The recruiting team will review your application and follow up with you should your profile align with our hiring needs. 

Job offers will also be conditional on provision of satisfactory evidence of the recipient’s legal authority to work in Canada for Din Tai Fung.

Privacy:

Din Tai Fung complies with all applicable privacy laws. Applicant and employee personal information will be collected, retained, used, and disclosed strictly in compliance with the British Columbia  Personal Information Protection Act

A copy of Din Tai Fung’s Privacy Policy applicable to employees and potential employees is available upon request.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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