Job Title: Server Assistants/Food Runners/Bar Backs
Company: The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Department: Food & Beverage
Reports To: Restaurant Manager / Bar Manager
Rate: $15-$20/hour (plus tips)
Job Summary
The Server Assistants/Food Runners/Bar Backs play an essential role in delivering a seamless dining and bar experience for guests at Goodstone Inn & Restaurant. This position supports the front-of-house and bar teams by ensuring food and beverages are delivered promptly, maintaining cleanliness and organization in service areas, and assisting servers and bartenders during service.
The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. This role requires teamwork, efficiency, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Food Runner Responsibilities
- Deliver food from the kitchen to guests quickly and accurately.
- Ensure plates are presented correctly in accordance with restaurant standards.
- Communicate with the kitchen and service staff to ensure timely service.
- Assist servers with clearing tables and resetting for the next guests.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of service stations.
- Help monitor guest needs and assist servers when necessary.
- Provide friendly and professional interactions with guests.
Bar Back Responsibilities
- Support bartenders during service by restocking bar supplies, glassware, and ingredients.
- Prepare garnishes, juices, and bar setup before service begins.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the service areas and behind the bar.
- Change kegs, refill ice bins, and keep bar equipment stocked.
- Collect and wash glassware as needed to keep service running smoothly.
- Assist bartenders with opening and closing duties.
- Ensure all bar areas meet cleanliness and safety standards.
General Responsibilities
- Work closely with servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and management to ensure excellent service.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and hospitality with all guests.
- Follow company standards and service procedures.
- Assist with side work and closing duties as assigned.
- Maintain knowledge of menu items and restaurant offerings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Requirements and Skills
- Prior restaurant or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during busy service periods.
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for long periods, carry trays and supplies, bend, reach, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Additional Duties
Please note that this job description is not intended to include every duty, responsibility, or activity required of the employee. Duties may change at any time based on business needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screenings may be required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a privately owned, luxury property located just minutes from the heart of Middleburg, Virginia. Set on a stunning countryside estate, Goodstone offers elevated dining, unique accommodations, and curated guest experiences that go far beyond traditional hospitality.
At Goodstone, we are known for delivering thoughtful, high-touch service where every detail matters. Our guests expect an exceptional experience—and our team delivers it.
We’re a group of passionate, hands-on professionals who take pride in our work. This is not a “clock in, clock out” environment. It’s a place for people who care about hospitality, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to be part of something that feels special every single day.
As part of the Goodstone team, you’ll be empowered to take ownership of your role, think creatively, and contribute to an environment where excellence is the standard—not the goal.
Why Join Goodstone?
- Be part of a tight-knit, high-performing team that genuinely supports each other
- Work in a unique, luxury setting where no two days feel the same
- Gain hands-on experience across departments and grow your hospitality career
- Have a direct impact on the guest experience—your work truly matters here
- Join a culture built on accountability, professionalism, and pride in service
If you’re someone who brings energy, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality, you’ll fit right in.
