Food Runner

Find Your Future in Paradise! 

Catalina Island Company welcomes all guests and visitors to our very special island.  Beyond being warm and courteous, our exceptional team members are knowledgeable and helpful - anticipating and personalizing their service on an individualized basis.

We seek individuals like YOU to create the finest personal service and extraordinary experiences for our guests.  

WHY CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY?

The Catalina Island Company offers more than just a workplace – it is a destination for service, adventure and inspiration!

In 1919, chewing gum entrepreneur William Wrigley Jr. bought nearly every share of the Santa Catalina Island Company until he owned a controlling interest. He then invested millions in his vision to create a "playground for all" on Catalina Island, building infrastructure, a reservoir, Hotel Atwater, Bird Park, and other attractions. In 1921, he made Avalon the Spring Training home of his beloved Chicago Cub’s, building the Catalina Country Club to house the team’s lockers and provide a gathering place for players. The team continued to train on the island until 1951. In 1929, Wrigley built the iconic Catalina Casino, which boasts the world’s largest circular ballroom and the first theatre designed and built to show talking motion pictures. During World War II, the island served as a military training facility and was closed to tourists. The island was a popular spot with Hollywood's elite during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. It also became a popular location for production companies to shoot movies. More than 500 films, documentaries, commercials, and TV shows have been shot in and around Catalina over the years, especially in Two Harbors on the island's west end. To this day, descendants of William Wrigley Jr. still own the Catalina Island Company and carry on his vision to create a world-class island resort.

We are a welcoming community that believes in fostering a positive, team-oriented atmosphere where every team member plays a part in creating unforgettable memories for our guests.  Join a team that is as vibrant, dynamic, and unique as the island itself!

JOB SUMMARY
The Food Runner supports the service team by delivering food from the kitchen to guests in a timely and accurate manner.  This role helps ensure food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction by acting as a key link between the kitchen and front of house team.   

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to guest tables quickly and accurately

• Verify food items against tickets to ensure correct orders

• Assist servers with tables and resetting as needed

• Communicate clearly with kitchen team and server team regarding orders and guest needs

• Monitor food window and assist with plating and garnishing when appropriate

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service stations

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards at all times

• Assist with restocking supplies such as plates, utensils, and condiments

• Support overall restaurant operations as needed during service

• Setting the expo area at the beginning of every shift and restocking at the end of a shift

• Table setting and clearing- removing dishes from tables, bar and bus stations

• Greeting guests professionally at the table and when delivering food

• Following checklists and standard operating procedures

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous restaurant experience preferred

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality

• Positive attitude and willing to assist other

• Ability to follow instructions and prioritize tasks

• Ability to learn basic knowledge of menu items

• California Food Handlers Certificate required upon time of hire

DETAILS
Position Type:   Seasonal
Season Dates: April-October

HOUSING  

The Catalina Island Company offers shared housing as an option for eligible employees at a subsidized rate.  Employees are responsible for paying a portion of the housing cost, typically deducted through payroll. 

Accommodation generally includes shared bedrooms, shared bathrooms and a community kitchen.  Housing is subject to availability and cost will vary based on location. 

PAY TRANSPARENCY
The pay scale for this position is $17.81 per hour depending.  The pay is the hourly rate plus gratuities. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position works in a busy restaurant environment that can be warm, noisy, and fast-paced. This role involves indoor and outdoor environments.  Must be comfortable and able to stand for up to 6-8 hours per day.  Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.  Requires dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.  Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, management and team. 

SCHEDULE

This position requires a flexible schedule, with rotating weekday and weekend shifts, including day, night, and holiday hours.

LIFE ON CATALINA ISLAND

• A fast paced, exciting work environment with upward mobility and growth opportunities.

• Meet and engage with people from all over the country and world!
  

COMPANY PERKS

• Employee discounts and perks – restaurant, hotels and activities. 

• Beautiful island views and a summer of adventure!

BEING YOU AT CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY:
We are inclusive of, celebrate our differences, and welcome a broad range of perspectives and ideas without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed for our candidates. Please discuss this with our Talent Acquisition team during our selection process.