Food Runner/ Expo

Be a part of something exciting!

La Popular is a chef-driven concept born in Mexico City, one of the world’s most exciting culinary hubs. Since launching in Roseville, CA in 2022, we’ve expanded to Austin, Porter Ranch, and Claremont—with more locations on the way.

Our mission is simple: serve authentic Mexican food with bold flavors, in a space that feels alive and welcoming. And that comes down to our people.

We’re building a team that brings:

• Energy – A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm that lifts everyone around you.
• Discovery – A constant curiosity to learn, grow, and explore new flavors, ideas, and ways to improve.
• Community – A mindset of connection and collaboration—with our guests and with each other.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you on the team.

THE PERKS!:

• Pay Rate - Starting on the minimun wage 
• Weekly Pay
• Fun & Fast Paced Environment
• Company contests 
• Growth Opportunities 
• Management Development
• Benefits package

Purpose of the Position 

Expedite all menu items throughout the shift to the guest within La Popular’s time standards and provide the best quality product  for each guest. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the General Manager and indirectly to others in management. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Energy
• Passion to discover something new everyday
• Community involvement
• Outgoing personality
• Passion for the brand
• Positive Attitude
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Compliance with employee handbook and training manuals
• Limited beer, tequila and mezcal knowledge
• Adhere to La Popular’s policies (i.e., dress code) 
• Fast foot speed and ability to work successfully in a fast paced environment
• Greet or assist any and all guests encountered at with a genuinely friendly disposition (i.e., a warm smile)
• Attend to the needs of all guests in a professional and courteous manner and answer the telephone as needed
• Memorize food, drink and rotating menus on a daily basis in order to respond to guests’ inquiries 
• Observe state and federal laws regarding the service of alcohol
• Know all table and bar seat numbers and deliver food and drink orders with proper placement  
• Set up expo station to standard with proper garnishing tools
• Polish, replenish, and roll silverware
• Collecting dirty dishes and bringing them to the kitchen  
• Removing trash from designated areas 
• Execute proper food and drink placement at tables 
• Maintain and track time standards for all menu items 
• Replenish condiments, as needed such as straws, napkins and ice 
• Bus tables throughout the restaurant and set tables to La Popular Standards 
• Thank all departing guests and asking them to return 
• Maintain the expo area in clean condition and sweep and mop floor as needed
• Perform appropriate opening and closing duties such as cleaning and food prep
• Assemble/dismantle work station

• At least 21 years of age
• Food Handler Certified 
• RBS Certified 

Equipment Used 

• Point-of-Sale system 
• Assorted knives, scissors 
• Coffee/Tea/Espresso Machines, if applicable
• Assorted china and flatware

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies, and repetitive hand and wrist motion; working with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast paced and congested environment that will occasionally be loud, hot, and/or physically demanding.

At-Will Statement & Job Description Disclaimer

This position is at-will. Food Runners have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause.  Likewise, La Popular has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause.  This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes that may occur in position, title, pay or other terms or conditions of my employment with La Popular. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.