Runner-Busser

Aramark Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Runner to support service operations in a VIP club, luxury bar, and upscale dining environment. You will ensure timely, accurate delivery of food and beverages while maintaining presentation standards and supporting front-of-house and culinary teams.

The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality, able to assist VIP staff, bartenders, and event teams, and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service or hospitality preferred.
• Strong customer service skills with a commitment to guest experiences.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work efficiently, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and events.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and beverages from the kitchen and bar to guests promptly while maintaining presentation and quality standards.
• Ensure orders are accurate, complete, and delivered to the correct guest and table.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and daily features.
• Support VIP Waitstaff, bartenders, and culinary teams to ensure seamless service execution.
• Organize, stock, and replenish finishing garnishes, service products, supplies, and dining room essentials while delivering food and supporting kitchen operations.
• Transport products and inventory while maintaining efficiency and inventory integrity.
• Assist with setting up, maintaining, and breaking down dining rooms, service stations, and event spaces.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance of workstations, dining areas, and guest spaces.
• Anticipate operational needs and assist with guest requests to support hospitality excellence.
• Communicate effectively with culinary and service teams regarding timing and priorities.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor with members, guests, and team members.
• Assist with private events, VIP functions, and special dining experiences as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, alcohol service, and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Exceptional dining experiences depend on flawless execution behind the scenes. As a Runner, you will play a critical role in supporting service operations within an exclusive VIP club, luxury bar, and upscale dining environment. This position is responsible for ensuring food and beverage items are delivered accurately, efficiently, and with the highest presentation standards while supporting the front-of-house and culinary teams.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, energetic, and passionate about hospitality. Runners help create seamless dining experiences by maintaining service flow, supporting VIP Waitstaff and bartenders, and ensuring guests receive timely and attentive service.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $23.00 to $23.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver food and beverages from the kitchen and bar to guests promptly while maintaining presentation and quality standards.
• Ensure orders are accurate, complete, and delivered to the correct guest and table.
• Maintain working knowledge of menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and daily features to confidently describe dishes when serving guests.
• Support VIP Waitstaff, bartenders, and culinary teams to ensure seamless service execution.
• Organize, stock, and replenish finishing garnishes, service products, supplies, and dining room essentials while efficiently delivering food, supporting kitchen operations, and ensuring timely, accurate service.
• Transport products and inventory while maintaining operational efficiency and inventory integrity.
• Assist with setting up, maintaining, and breaking down dining rooms, service stations, and event spaces.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance of workstations, dining areas, and guest service spaces.
• Anticipate operational needs and assist with guest requests to support an exceptional hospitality experience.
• Communicate effectively with culinary and service teams regarding timing, special requests, and service priorities.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor when interacting with members, guests, and team members.
• Assist with private events, VIP functions, and special dining experiences as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, alcohol service, and workplace safety procedures.
• Ensure security and proper handling of company assets and equipment.
• Support special events, VIP functions, member experiences, and seasonal culinary programs as assigned.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, fine dining, luxury hotels, private clubs, or restaurant environments preferred.
• Strong customer service skills with a commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work efficiently, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn menu offerings, dining service standards, and guest service expectations.
• Must be adaptable, dependable, and able to respond quickly to changing service needs.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Requires constant standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and move products and equipment as needed.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.