Food Runner
Full Time • River Oaks Theatre & Leo's
Company Overview
Culinary Khancepts is a dynamic, multi-concept restaurant and entertainment group, including State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, The Audrey, Reel Luxury Cinemas, Epicure Café, Leo’s, the Historic River Oaks Theatre, Mayahuel, Star Cinema Grill, Hollywood Palms, and River Oaks Pharmacy.
Culinary Khancepts is a dynamic, multi-concept restaurant and entertainment group, including State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, The Audrey, Reel Luxury Cinemas, Epicure Café, Leo’s, the Historic River Oaks Theatre, Mayahuel, Star Cinema Grill, Hollywood Palms, and River Oaks Pharmacy.
We are passionate about delivering fresh, made-from-scratch cuisine with thoughtful presentation—and even more passionate about supporting and developing our team. At Culinary Khancepts, every team member plays a key role in creating memorable guest experiences through genuine hospitality, high-quality food and beverages, and flawless execution. We cultivate a positive, collaborative culture where our employees can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact while being part of an exciting, fast-paced hospitality environment.
Job Summary
Food Runners have the potential to earn $25.00+ per hour, with auto-gratuity added to every guest check! As a Food Runner, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience by efficiently running food, supporting the service team, and ensuring every dish arrives quickly and accurately. You’ll communicate closely with Servers and the kitchen, maintain a fast-paced flow on the floor, and contribute to a fun, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
Food Runners have the potential to earn $25.00+ per hour, with auto-gratuity added to every guest check! As a Food Runner, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience by efficiently running food, supporting the service team, and ensuring every dish arrives quickly and accurately. You’ll communicate closely with Servers and the kitchen, maintain a fast-paced flow on the floor, and contribute to a fun, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver food promptly and correctly from the kitchen to guests
- Maintain a clean and organized expo line
- Assist with ticket organization and communication between kitchen and service staff
- Ensure all food is presented in accordance with brand standards
- Support servers and team members with guest needs as they arise
What We’re Looking For:
- A genuine passion for hospitality and guest service
- High energy and a sense of urgency
- Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
- Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Weekend and evening availability
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on restaurant needs
- Food handler's & TABC Certifications required
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Schedules
- Growth Opportunities
- Pharmacy & Restaurant Discounts
- Available discounts, rewards, and perks on thousands of personal purchases such as entertainment, gym memberships, electronics and travel.
- Free movies at Star Cinema Grill
- Potential for Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
- 401K Retirement Savings Program
- Employee Referral Program
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
At Culinary Khancepts, we strive to provide a dynamic and rewarding place to work and recognize our Team Members are our most valuable ingredient. We believe that everyone contributes directly to the company’s growth and success.
Culinary Khancepts is a Houston, TX based hospitality organization founded in 2016 and is comprised of the following concepts:
Star Cinema Grill, a dine-in-theater concept that offers our guests first run film releases, an extensive menu, and a full-service bar with a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar, a full-service restaurant that offers a unique menu with local favorites that are as bold and diverse as the state of Texas.
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, a full-service restaurant that is one of Houston’s hidden gems offering the freshest coastal ingredients along with Texas beef, sushi and freshly made pastas.
The Audrey Restaurant & Bar / Reel Luxury Cinemas, a stylish modern restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine. sharing space with a one-of-a-kind luxury, dine-in movie theater.
The Audrey Restaurant & Bar: Instagram | Facebook
Reel Luxury Cinemas: Instagram | Facebook
Leo’s River Oaks Restaurant / The River Oaks Theater – Coming Soon!
Leo's River Oaks Restaurant Facebook
The River Oaks Theater Instagram | Facebook
Hollywood Palms Cinema, The best theater in the Chicago area!
Our goal is "To provide every guest with an unforgettable dining experience through unmatched hospitality and the highest quality food and beverages.”
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Growth Opportunities
At Culinary Khancepts, we strive to provide a dynamic and rewarding place to work and recognize our Team Members are our most valuable ingredient. We believe that everyone contributes directly to the company’s growth and success. As a rapidly growing organization, we are always looking for Team Members who have a passion for what we do and want to grow along with us!
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, short tern disability, life insurance, industry-Leading paid time off, pet insurance and 401k (coming soon!) are available to our salaried Leadership Team Members as well as full-time Hourly Team Members.
20% off prescriptions, prescription deliveries as well as virtual doctor’s visits through our company owned and operated River Oaks Pharmacy.
Perks
FREE MOVIES! (All you can watch for you and three friends or family members) at any of our dine-in theater concepts.
Complementary and discounted food and beverage items.
Performance-Based Financial Rewards for salaried Leadership Team Members and hourly Team Members
Discounts to literally hundreds of goods and services through our discount portal for all team members