Food Runner

About the role

Clyde's Restaurant Group, which owns 14 concepts in the DMV, is proud to introduce Ebbitt House, a sister concept of the historic Old Ebbitt Grill. Opening summer 2026 at Reston Station on the Silver Metro Line, Ebbitt House will serve up Old Ebbitt Grill’s iconic American classics, twice-daily happy hours, an oyster-fueled raw bar, and towering seafood displays.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication
• Stable Company: Join a respected, stable organization
• Flexible Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available
• Positive Culture: Embrace courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Excellent Training: Classroom and on-premises training
• Generous 401k: Immediate participation with competitive match
• Restaurant Discounts: Enjoy 25% off at all Clyde’s Restaurants for you and 3 guests
• Meal Discount: Get 50% off your shift meal
• Top Health Plan: Access medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services
• Support: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support
• Wellness Resources: Access digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need
• Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement
• Merit Recognition: Rewards for excellence and hard work
• Exclusive Discounts: Access a discount program with thousands of brands and services

Requirements

We are looking for a Food Runner with excellent verbal and written communication skills, who is friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a commitment to excellence and top-tier service. The ideal candidate is a problem solver who can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect, and is able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Flexible availability to work mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry the order in hand or on a tray to the table and serve the plates to the customer
• Assist chefs with expediting orders, including assembly, garnishing, and inspecting the food dishes for quality and visual appeal
• Read the food ticket, pick up plates, and organize them in hand or on a tray for delivery to the tables
• Remove dirty plates, glasses, and utensils from tables and deliver them to the dishwashing station
• Notify the expediter of other tables ready to be served
• Replenish the stations with product and supplies including hot water, brewed coffee beans, tea, milk, utensils, plates, bread, butter, jellies, and other garnishes and condiments
• Break down and clean work area, store perishable products, clean equipment and supplies, and restock to end-of-day par levels

Pay

The pay range for this position is $500 - $600 per week.

About Us

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Summer 2026).