Runner

R365hire; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Night Rooster in the Dallas Design District is seeking a Food Runner to deliver dishes promptly with courteous, front-of-house service. You will describe all dishes accurately and assist guests, working closely with expeditor and kitchen to ensure correct delivery.

The ideal candidate brings fine dining experience, a positive attitude, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, flexible weekends and holidays, and a team player mindset. Benefits include health and vision coverage and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Greet guests in a positive, friendly manner.
• Describe all dishes accurately and answer questions pertaining to items.
• Communicate needs to servers, kitchen and management.
• Keep station and china clean and organized.
• Be a reliable team player and flexible with schedule.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and ensure they feel welcomed.
• Coordinate with expeditor/chef for correct dish delivery.
• Describe dishes clearly and answer guest questions.
• Maintain cleanliness of tables and service area.
• Attend pre-service meetings and perform side-work as assigned.

Skills

Greet guests

Describe dishes

Communicate with expeditor/chef

Maintain table cleanliness

Team player

Able to work weekends/holidays

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Training & development


• Vision insurance


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance

About Us

From Hooper Hospitality Concepts, Night Rooster is an elevated Chinese restaurant and lounge located in the Dallas Design District. Led by acclaimed Chef Shirley Chung, the restaurant celebrates classic Chinese cuisine through a refined menu that honors traditional flavours while showcasing the finest Texas-sourced ingredients.

Complementing the culinary experience is a thoughtfully curated beverage programme featuring an extensive selection of Asian whiskies, international wines, and premium sake, alongside an array of house-made mixers, infusions, and signature cocktails.

The restaurant's design blends contemporary sophistication with Asian-inspired influences. Rich textures, warm woods, iron ore brick, and dramatic lighting create a dark, moody atmosphere reminiscent of the glamour and intrigue of the Orient Express, offering guests an immersive dining experience that is both elegant and unforgettable.

Position Summary

Our food runners take pride in getting our delicious food out promptly to our hungry guests. It is the primary responsibility of the food runner to serve guests while providing courteous and prompt tableside service. The runner must be able to describe all dishes brought to the dining room in a detailed manner and answer pertinent questions.

What we are looking for

• Greet guests in a positive, friendly manner, making them feel welcome


• Communicate with expeditor or Chef to ensure delivery of food to the correct table and seat numbers. Describe all food accurately and answer any questions pertaining to items.


• Communicate any needs of the guest to servers, kitchen and management. Clear away any finished plates and maintain proper table cleanliness. Help support other areas of the FOH when time permits


• Continuously polish all china and serving utensils, maintain cleanliness and organization of station and service area


• Perform assigned open and closing side-work


• Perform other job-related duties as requested


• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings


• All other duties assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• Prior running experience in fine dining preferred


• Passion for food, beverage and service


• Candidates must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.


• Candidate must be at least 18 years old


• Must be a team player, have a positive attitude and communicate effectively


• Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, must be able to work weekends, and holidays

We offer competitive pay and company benefits!