Tin Roost Restaurant and Patio is preparing for our busy patio season and is hiring Food Runners to join our team.

As a Food Runner, you play an important role in creating a great guest experience by helping ensure food is delivered accurately, promptly, and with care. You’ll collaborate closely with both kitchen and service teams in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to help maintain smooth and efficient operations.

About Tin Roost

Located in North Liberty, IA, Tin Roost is a locally owned, independent restaurant featuring a large outdoor patio, 400+ seats, and two private event spaces. Our scratch kitchen serves American-inspired dishes made from quality ingredients. We also offer 36 beers on tap and a selection of over 80 whiskeys at the bar.

We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, high-energy environment where team members support one another to deliver excellent service for every guest.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong team player with a positive attitude
• High energy and dependable work ethic
• Commitment to quality and guest experience
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and take direction

Compensation for fully trained Support Staff starts at $8.10/hour plus tips, with tip payouts distributed nightly.

Schedule: Full or part-time. Shifts are 4–8 hours depending on your availability. Open availability preferred, including weekends.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Paid time off (2 weeks annually, increases with tenure)
• Medical insurance (50% of premiums covered by employer)
• Dental insurance options

All Team Members:

• 25% employee discount on food (you + 1 guest)
• 25% beverage discount for employee
• Discounts at 25+ Craft Concepts locations across IA, NE, KS & MO (Sun–Thurs, food for you + 1 guest)
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for advancement within the company

Responsibilities

• Deliver food items quickly and accurately while maintaining presentation standards
• Communicate with kitchen and service staff to ensure correct orders and timely delivery
• Assist with table maintenance, including resetting tables efficiently
• Support overall restaurant flow by assisting wherever needed
• Help maintain cleanliness standards, including guest areas and restrooms when necessary
• Greet and assist guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Support host responsibilities such as greeting guests, seating, and providing menus when needed
• Help manage waitlists and communicate wait times clearly and accurately
• Assist in organizing seating to maximize efficiency and guest flow
• Answer phone calls, assist with reservations, and help manage to-go orders when needed
• Participate in opening and closing duties as assigned
• Perform additional duties as directed by management

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Prior customer service experience preferred but not required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable standing for long periods and performing physical tasks
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Basic knowledge of food safety practices is a plus

*Tin Roost is an equal employment opportunity employer