Food Runners for hire

Find food runners who support efficient service by delivering food to tables, ensuring accurate orders, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    5,217

    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    11%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    41%
    Vocational or technical training
    34%
    Bachelor's degree
    24%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Domino's
    • Sheraton Hotel
    • Outback Steakhouse
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    44%
    Less than a year
    22%
    2-5 years
    22%

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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Food Runner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in AU: $67,965 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $88,649 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Food Runner

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IICertificate IIICertificate IV in Marketing and Communication (BSB40820)Diploma+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceFlexible SchedulingManagementMicrosoft Word
  • Lounge Runner

    Carlton, New South Wales

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)RSA

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Bartender assistant and Food runner

    Hobart, Tasmania

    Licenses & certifications

    Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)Manual Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsWriting SkillsEnglishBilingualSpanishMultilingual
  • Driver and shift runner

    Gracemere, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportBlue Card

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFood HandlingFood PreparationCash HandlingPhone EnquiriesCustomer Communication
  • Food Runner

    Ultimo, New South Wales

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Learner Driver LicenceProvisional P1 Driver LicenceDriver Licence – New South Wales

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMechanical AssemblyPhotovoltaic System InstallationComponent InstallationEquipment InstallationSolar Panel Installation
  • Shift Runner

    Webb, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIICertificate III in HospitalityHospitality Management

    Skills

    LeadershipCookingManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood Preparation

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What's the average time to fill a food runner role?

The average time to fill a food runner role is 6 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do food runners tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a food runner include: customer service, communication skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for food runners?

Common licenses or certifications for food runners include: RSA, Certificate III and Certificate II.

What are some job titles related to food runners?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food runners include: bartender assistant and food runner, waiter - food runner/ hospitality in general and shift runner.

What level of education is common for a food runner?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a food runner in Australia, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a food runner?

Most food runners have 8 years of professional experience.

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