Restaurant Runner (Seasonal)

Eataly North America; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Eataly North America is hiring a Runner (Table Support Team Member) to support our dining rooms with timely delivery of meals and attentive table service. This seasonal role reports to the Restaurant Manager and requires availability in the evenings, weekends, and holidays on site.

Pay starts at $18.70 per hour plus tips. The position runs for about three months, through the first week of January 2027, with potential to transition to a permanent role based on business needs and performance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a fast-paced high-volume restaurant.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and deliver meals in a timely, accurate manner.
• Run food and beverages from kitchen/bar to tables; maintain table cleanliness and reset between guests.
• Assist servers and communicate menu items and ingredients to guests.
• Maintain organization and provide support as needed to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme - but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge

A Runner - known as a Table Support Team Member at Eataly -creates a high-quality dining experience in Eataly's restaurants through timely and accurate delivery of meals as well as the organization and cleaning of tables. Reports to the Restaurant Manager.

• Greets guests in assigned area; pours beverage as requested; serves bread and olive oil
• Runs food from the kitchen to tables, ensuring each course is delivered accurately and in a timely manner
• Runs beverage from bar to tables and makes sure water glasses remain filled
• Removes used dishes and silverware from tables between courses and after guests leave the table
• Maintains cleanliness of all tables and chairs in an assigned service area and resets vacated tables
• Assists servers when needed and understands food descriptions and ingredients of menu items
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

• 1+ year of experience in a fast-paced high-volume restaurant
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Compensation: Pay rate is set at $18.70 an hour plus tips.

Seasonal Opportunity with Potential for Long-Term Growth!

This is a seasonal position expected to run three months or through the first week of January 2027, with the potential opportunity to become a permanent member of our team! Several of our seasonal team members have continue their journey with us beyond the holiday season. Continued employment will depend on business needs, performance, and availability.

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.It is also Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.