Food Runner- DFOC at Dead Freddies Island Grill – Ocean city, Maryland

At Dead Freddies Island Grill, food runners are the link between the galley and the guest experience — ensuring every dish arrives quickly, accurately, and looking its best in a high-volume, fast-paced pirate restaurant environment. This role requires speed, attention to detail, strong communication, and teamwork while maintaining high standards of presentation and service.

The Food Runner is responsible for delivering food from the kitchen to guests promptly and accurately, confirming plate presentation, verifying modifiers and allergies, and assisting in maintaining smooth service flow. You will work closely with the expo team, and support staff to ensure orders leave the window correctly and reach the right tables without delay. Food runners help maintain clean service areas, assist with stocking and resetting stations, and support overall floor efficiency during peak hours.

This is a fast-moving, team-driven role designed to support both the kitchen and front-of-house teams. Food runners play a critical part in maintaining speed of service, food quality, and guest satisfaction during high-volume shifts.

Successful food runners at Dead Freddies thrive under pressure, stay organized while moving quickly, and communicate clearly with teammates. Ideal candidates are dependable, energetic, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in changing conditions.

If you’re ready to keep the ship moving, deliver plates with speed and precision, and help create smooth, memorable service experiences, Dead Freddies Island Grill is your next port of call.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Ability to carry multiple plates or trays safely and efficiently
• Comfortable being on your feet and walking continuously for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry 25+ pounds
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn and follow Dead Freddies service standards
• Deliver food from the kitchen to guests quickly, safely, and accurately
• Verify plates match tickets and in correct seat number position
• Maintain strong communication with expo, and support staff during service
• Ensure proper food presentation and report any quality issues immediately
• Assist with maintaining organized food windows and clear pathways between kitchen and dining areas
• Run sauces, condiments, and additional items as needed to support guest experience
• Help maintain clean and stocked service stations throughout the shift
• Support table maintenance by assisting with pre-bussing when needed
• Maintain awareness of table numbers, sections, and restaurant layout to improve efficiency
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards at all times
• complete opening, closing, and side work tasks as assigned