Food Runner & Dining Room Support | Elevate Guest Experience

The Chatham Inn, Relais & Chateaux; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

401K - matching

Job summary

The Chatham Inn, Cape Cod’s exclusive Relais & Châteaux and Forbes Five-Star hotel, seeks a Server Assistant (Food Runner/Support) to sustain an elevated dining experience. You will support servers, maintain polished service, and help guests feel welcome in a fast-paced summer environment.

Ideal candidates are energetic, professional, and eager to learn wine fundamentals, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and peak season. Previous restaurant experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Energetic, attentive, and detail-oriented.
• Passionate about hospitality and guest experience.
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to learn food and wine fundamentals.
• Available for evenings, weekends, and peak summer season.
• Previous restaurant experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to tables promptly and describe dishes confidently.
• Assist in clearing, resetting, and maintaining tables to high presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room, patio, and bar areas.
• Refill water, polish glassware, and ensure tables remain guest-ready.
• Greet guests warmly when interacting at the table; anticipate needs.
• Work closely with servers, bartenders, and culinary team to maintain service flow.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Energetic

Attentive

Detail-oriented

Hospitality

Professional

Fast-paced

Job description

The Chatham Inn, Cape Cod’s exclusive Relais & Châteaux and Forbes Five-Star hotel, seeks a Server Assistant (Food Runner/Support) to sustain an elevated dining experience. You will support servers, maintain polished service, and help guests feel welcome in a fast-paced summer environment.

Ideal candidates are energetic, professional, and eager to learn wine fundamentals, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and peak season. Previous restaurant experience is a plus but not required.