Food Runner / Busser

August 7, 2025by Elias Steadman

Overview

Food Runners / Bussers at Miso Phat Sushi play a critical role in ensuring smooth dining operations by delivering food promptly and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. This position supports servers and sushi chefs in delivering the freshest sushi to guests at the Maui Coast Hotel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Food Delivery: Expedite sushi, appetizers, and side dishes from the kitchen or sushi bar to guest tables, ensuring accurate delivery and proper presentation. Verify orders with servers to prevent errors.
  • Table Maintenance: Clear used plates, utensils, and glassware promptly to maintain a tidy dining area. Reset tables efficiently with clean linens, chopsticks, and condiments.
  • Guest Assistance: Respond to basic guest requests (e.g., extra napkins, soy sauce) and communicate needs to servers. Maintain a friendly and approachable demeanor.
  • Station Support: Restock dining room supplies, including chopsticks, napkins, soy sauce, and wasabi. Assist with refilling water and other beverages as needed.
  • Cleanliness: Sweep floors, wipe down surfaces, and empty trash bins to maintain a clean front-of-house area. Adhere to health and safety standards.
  • Team Coordination: Communicate with servers, hosts, and sushi chefs to ensure timely food delivery and table turnover, especially during busy periods like happy hour.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Prior experience as a food runner, busser, or in a similar role preferred but not required. On-the-job training provided.
  • Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment. Team-oriented mindset.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 30 lbs., and carry trays of food and dishes.
  • Availability: Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Preferred: Enthusiasm for the restaurant industry and a willingness to learn about sushi preparation and service.

Compensation

  • Hourly wage
  • Benefits: Employee discounts, potential for advancement to server roles.

About Miso Phat Sushi

Miso Phat Sushi, located at the Maui Coast Hotel in Kihei, is a family-owned restaurant celebrated for its fresh, high-quality sushi and exceptional service. With over 20 years in the restaurant business, owner Joy Steadman leads a team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences. Our new location offers a resort-style atmosphere, daily happy hour, and a menu featuring nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, and lilikoi ice cream, all crafted with the freshest fish sourced daily. Join our team and be part of Maui’s premier sushi destination.

How to Apply

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Job Category: Front of the House
Job Type: Full Time Part Time
Job Location: Kihei

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Miso Phat Sushi is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378. We prohibit discrimination in employment based on protected classes such as race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, or any other basis covered by law. In accordance with the Hawaii Employment Practices Act, which applies to employers of any size, and Maui County’s nondiscrimination policies, we ensure fair treatment in hiring, promotion, and employment conditions. Employees or applicants who believe they have experienced discrimination may file a complaint with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) within 180 days or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 300 days of the alleged violation, as outlined in work-sharing agreements between these agencies. Miso Phat Sushi is dedicated to maintaining a harassment-free workplace and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state regulations. For further information or to file a complaint, contact the HCRC at (808) 984-2400, ext. 6-8636, or the EEOC at (800) 669-4000.