Runner/Busser

Dacha Navy Yard; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dacha Navy Yard in the United States is seeking a Runner to support servers and bartenders in a fast-paced restaurant beer garden environment. You will deliver food and beverages promptly, maintain clean tables, and help keep service stations stocked.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong sense of urgency. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays helps the team meet guest expectations and deliver hospitality at the highest standard.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written).
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Previous experience in a high volume restaurant preferred but not required.
• Excellent teamwork, organizational, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Embody and model the companys core values through teamwork, communication, and professionalism.
• Support servers and bartenders to ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and accurately, ensuring proper presentation and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain clean and organized tables by clearing used items and resetting efficiently for new guests.
• Keep service stations fully stocked with napkins, glassware, silverware, plates, and other necessary supplies.
• Refill water glasses and maintain water carafes throughout service.
• Assist with bussing and pre-bussing tables to maintain a tidy dining area.
• Ensure all sections remain clean, organized, and visually appealing at all times.
• Assist with opening and closing duties including setup and breaking down stations, brunch service, and coffee service.
• Follow all sanitation, safety, and alcohol service policies to protect guests and team members.
• Maintain a professional appearance and arrive in clean, complete uniform.
• Communicate effectively with servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and managers to ensure smooth service flow.
• Anticipate team and guest needs, stay proactive, and keep service moving.
• Be available for evening, late-night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by business volume.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

English communication

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY The Runner plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient service throughout the restaurantbeer garden Working closely with servers bartenders and management the Runner helps maintain a clean organized and fast paced environment that supports exceptional guest experiences This position requires teamwork attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency A great Runner moves fast and anticipates the needs of both guests and colleagues helping the entire team deliver hospitality at the highest standard

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Embody and model the companys core values through teamwork communication and professionalism
• Support servers and bartenders to ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and accurately ensuring proper presentation and guest satisfaction
• Maintain clean and organized tables by clearing used items and resetting efficiently for new guests
• Keep service stations fully stocked with napkins glassware silverware plates and other necessary supplies
• Refill water glasses and maintain water carafes throughout service
• Assist with bussing and pre bussing tables to maintain a tidy dining area
• Ensure all sections remain clean organized and visually appealing at all times
• Assist with opening and closing duties including setting up and breaking down stations brunch service and coffee service
• Follow all sanitation safety and alcohol service policies to protect guests and team members
• Maintain a professional appearance and arrive in clean complete uniform
• Communicate effectively with servers bartenders kitchen staff and managers to ensure smooth service flow
• Anticipate team and guest needs help where needed stay proactive and keep service moving
• Be available for evening late night weekend and holiday shifts as required by business volume

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand and walk for the entire duration of the shift
• Frequently reach bend lift carry and wipe
• Lift and carry trays or boxes weighing up to 50 lbs for short distances
• Use hands and arms to carry dishes polish glassware and reset tables
• Maintain balance and coordination while carrying multiple plates or trays
• Hear and communicate clearly in a busy environment
• Work on your feet for extended periods including nights and weekends

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to communicate clearly in English verbal and written
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Previous experience in a high volume restaurant preferred but not required
• Excellent teamwork organization and customer service skills

TIPSTAMS and Food Handler certifications preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire

DISCLAIMER

Failure to adhere to company standards or policies may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities or reassign duties as needed to meet business needs