Runner/Busser

Lphgnyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in New York is seeking a Runner/Busser for their Michelin-acclaimed restaurant. This role involves maintaining table service and assisting the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, has experience in food service, and wants a workplace that provides competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid breaks

401k plan with company match

Employee Discounts

Referral Program - $600 Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous bussing and/or food running experience (1+ years) in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Ability to effectively communicate and connect with guests.
• Must manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Full table maintenance including pre-bussing, clearing, and re-setting tables.
• Setup and breakdown of the dining room.
• Runs food to guests and assists kitchen team.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Warm and Welcoming Demeanor

Job description

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Are you a warm, welcoming hospitality professional looking for a positive and fast paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and an uncommonly good work/life balance? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a Runner/Busser role at our Michelin-acclaimed restaurant, Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar, is a great opportunity for you.

About Us

• Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar is the full-service restaurant attached to Lobster Place Seafood Hall, Chelsea Market’s most visited food destination.
• We’re proud to be NYC’s best oyster bar, welcoming both neighborhood regulars and visitors from around the world.
• We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.
  
  

About You

• You are passionate about hospitality and take pride in your friendliness and warmth.
• You are enthusiastic about exceptional food and drink, and enjoy sharing your knowledge with guests.
• You want to work in a friendly restaurant environment where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you.
• You want to balance your personal life with a good-paying job with great benefits and a positive workplace.
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Full table maintenance including pre-bussing, clearing, marking, watering, and re-setting tables.
• Setup and breakdown of the dining room.
• Maintains on hand stock of plates, silverware, glasses, etc. throughout service.
• Explains food and beverage selections in detail to guests.
• Assists the kitchen team with expediting.
• Runs food to guests.
• Responds to and anticipates guests expectations throughout service.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous bussing and/or food running experience (1+ years’) in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Ability to effectively communicate and connect with guests.
• Warm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to remain professional and calm under pressure.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy restaurant environment.
• Exceptional time management and communication skills.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Evening & Weekend availability is a must.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $11/hour (plus $30-$45/hour in tips!).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, insurance benefits.
• Paid breaks.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401k plan w/company match.
• In addition to Paid Sick Leave, Lobster Place provides generous paid time off depending on position and tenure.
• Employee Discounts.
• Commuter benefits.
• Referral Program- $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire.
• Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family.
  
  

Working conditions

This job operates in a professional restaurant environment. This role routinely requires the use of computers and other electronic devices. The host station is small, and traffic is high. The workspace is on 2 levels and the ability to use stairs is required. This is an FLSA non-exempt hourly position on the restaurant floor.

Essential Functions

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending and movement throughout the space.
• Expression/exchange of ideas both verbally and through non-verbal means.
• Must be able to obtain impressions through the eyes.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying loads of up to 15 lbs.
• Tolerance of heat, cold, and loud/noisy environments.
  
  

LP Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is determined based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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