Food Runner

Stella 34 Trattoria; New York (NY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Stella 34 Trattoria in New York, NY is seeking a seasonal Food Runner to expedite food from kitchen to guests and respond to changing needs. The position is tipped; the stated hourly pay is a baseline before tips.

The season runs from the end of September to the first week of January, with opportunities for training and mentorship within Delaware North’s Patina Group. Responsibilities include attending pre-shift briefings, coordinating with kitchen and servers for timely food delivery, assisting

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience or training as a Runner or Busser.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-shift briefing, taking note of important service information.
• Collaborate with Chef, kitchen team members, and servers to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food; assist with the assembly of dishes.
• Complete any required table-side service, which may include taking and delivering orders and explaining the menu to guests.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and preparations; be able to identify menu items and ingredients by appearance.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness and organization.

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North’s Patina Group is hiring seasonal Food Runners to join our team at Stella 34 in New York, New York. As a Food Runner, you will be responsible for expediting food from the kitchen to our guests as quickly as possible while responding to changing needs in the restaurant.

With training opportunities and mentorship, this is your chance to grow your skills at a leading hospitality company.

The season runs from the end of September to the first week of January

Please note this is a tipped position; the hourly minimum pay listed doesn’t include any potential tipped earnings.

Pay

$11.35 – $11.35 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

What will you do?

• Attend pre-shift briefing, taking note of important service information
• Collaborate with Chef, kitchen team members, and servers to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food; assist with the assembly of dishes
• Complete any required table-side service, which may include taking and delivering orders and explaining the menu to guests
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and preparations; be able to identify menu items and ingredients by appearance
• Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness and organization

More about you

• At least 1 year of experience or training as a Runner or Busser with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed
• No high school diploma or GED required

Physical requirements

• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions; may include walking up and down stairs
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds for set-up, service, and clean-up
• Ability to maneuver between tables and around corners
• Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to take orders and prepare checks

Shift details

Days
Evenings
Holidays
M-F
Weekends

Source: Hospitality Online