Food Runner

NA:EUN Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atoboy, a prominent player in New York City's New Korean cuisine scene, is seeking enthusiastic Food Runners to join their team. The Food Runner plays a vital role in delivering exemplary hospitality and maintaining service standards at this award-winning restaurant, ideal for those passionate about food and guest service.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance after 90 days

Sick Leave and Paid Time Off

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

401k

ATO Scholarship: chance to win $1,500 for educational endeavors

Dining Discount

Family Meals

On-site Educational Classes

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of backwaiter experience, preferably in a fine dining setting.
• Knowledge of Korean food & beverage is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the dining room, ensuring service readiness.
• Collaborating with kitchen and servers for an excellent dining experience.
• Leading water and beverage service, assisting with table maintenance.

Skills

Exceptional floor presence

Energetic attitude

Learning and growth mindset

Job description

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $17.00/hr

About Atoboy:

Atoboy, established in 2016, has become a standout in New York City’s New Korean cuisine movement with its approachable banchan-inspired tasting menu. It earned a two-star review from The New York Times. In 2024, Wells ranked Atoboy at #30 on his list of the Best Restaurants in NYC, while Conde Nast included it in their list of The 32 Best Restaurants in New York City.

Position Overview:

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic food & beverage professionals, with endless curiosity and love for the restaurant industry, to learn and grow with our restaurant. Our Food Runner will maintain the service standards and demonstrate exemplary hospitality and service to our guests. This is an ideal position for someone whose passion for food and beverage is matched by their deep commitment to guest service & hospitality.

This position reports to the Atoboy's front-of-house management team.

Food Runner responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Opening and closing the dining room and establishing a good environment so the team is well-prepared to execute a successful service - ensuring all opening and closing side work checklists are completed.
• Work together with the kitchen team to conduct seamless and refined service for our guests.
• Working in tandem with Servers to curate a memorable dining experience for all our guests - especially in regards to overall table maintenance.
• Responsible for leading water service and assisting with other beverage service.
• Assist with any other service needs while on the floor (e.g. assisting with dining room maintenance during service, running beverages from bar, clearing and remiseing tables, etc.).
• Expected to be constantly growing, learning, and expanding their knowledge base.
  
  

Qualified Food Runners must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great attitude.

• At least 1 years of backwaiter experience (preferably in a fine dining setting)
• Possess exceptional floor presence
• Knowledge and/or experience with Korean food & beverage is a plus but not required
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 10- 20lbs if necessary
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant.
  
  

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance after 90 days
• Sick Leave and Paid Time Off
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401k
• ATO Scholarship: a chance to win $1,500 to apply towards the cost of any educational endeavor
• Dining Discount
• Family Meals
• On site Educational Classes
  
  

Atoboy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

More detail about Atoboy part of NA:EUN Hospitality, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/63697-Atoboy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Restaurants

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