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Food Runner

Dave & Buster's · Green Bay, WI · Part time

Posted Jul 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

When there is no food to run, what do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to restock, clean and help servers instead of waiting around.

Tell me about a time you helped a team handle a rush.

What they are checking: Whether they work well with others and stay calm when things get hectic.

How do you make sure the guests have everything they need when you drop off their food?

What they are checking: Whether they think about condiments, utensils and refills so the guest is not left waiting.

Why do you want to work at Dave & Buster's?

What they are checking: Whether they would enjoy a busy, fun workplace and stay long enough to grow.

What would you do

Several plates come up at once for different tables. How do you decide what to run first?

What they are checking: Whether they think about hot food, timing and table order to get food out fresh.

A guest tells you their food has something they are allergic to. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take allergies seriously, remove the plate and get a manager right away.

You drop a plate on the way to a table. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they handle the mistake calmly, clean up safely and get the order remade fast.

About the work

What do you check before taking a plate out of the kitchen?

What they are checking: Whether they check garnish and order accuracy, which the posting lists as their responsibility.

How do you make sure the right plate goes to the right guest without asking the whole table?

What they are checking: Whether they use seat numbers or ticket details, which makes service feel smooth.

How do you carry a heavy tray safely through a busy dining room and game floor?

What they are checking: Whether they follow tray procedures that prevent spills, injuries and lost food.

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The full job description

As published by Dave & Buster's.

Job Description: Dave & Buster’s is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or other jobs. Plus, your co-workers are awesome! Dave & Buster’s offers an attractive benefits package for many positions, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, FREE GAMES and more. POSITION SNAPSHOT: Assists Bartenders and Servers by running food from the kitchen out to our Guests. When not running food, you provide the necessary support to ensure fast, friendly and accommodating service. NITTY GRITTY DETAILS: • Deliver an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun. • Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance. Takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action. • Creates a warm, fun atmosphere for Guests and Team Members. • Adheres to company’s sanitation procedures. • Restocks and prepares supplies for shift change and or close. • Ensures food is properly garnished prior to running out to Guests. • Follows all tray procedures to minimize loss and ensure food is delivered timely or correctly. • Delivers food to tables and ensures the Guests have everything they need. • Offers assistance to Guests by clearing away dishes and glassware, and refilling beverages. • Assists other Team members as needed or when business needs dictate. • Must be friendly and able to smile a lot while working days, nights and/or weekends as required. • Restaurant and/or bar experience preferred, but not required. • Must demonstrate ability to clearly communicate with Guests and other Team members. Requirements STUFF OUR ATTORNEYS MAKE US WRITE: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the Team Member will regularly be required to: • Work days, nights and/or weekends as required. • Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions. • Read and write handwritten notes. • Lift and carry up to 30 pounds. • Move about facility and stand for long periods of time. • Walk or stand 100% of shift. • Reach, bend and stoop frequently. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster’s is dedicated to our policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, and we comply with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Salary Range: 2.33 - 9 We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

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