Runner - New Venue Opening New York

Tao Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is hiring for a new concept arriving at a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district, with early 2027 launch. The runner will deliver and describe all food items, liaise between front-of-house staff and chefs, and ensure guests receive exceptional hospitality in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of restaurant experience, experience in high-volume venues, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year restaurant experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and describe all food items to guests in a timely manner.
• Interact with guests, servers, and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service.
• Maintain cleanliness of stations and venue.
• Solicit allergy or dietary restrictions and relay to management.
• Attend pre-service meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Restaurant experience

High-volume venue

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Team player

Tools

Culinary ticket system

Job description

Now hiring for a new Tao Group Hospitality concept coming to a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district, early 2027.

Delivers all food menu items and accurately describes them to the guests. Acts as a liaison between the servers, cocktail servers & bartenders, and chefs. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Anticipate and accommodate all needs of the guests.
• Provides professional and exceptional service.
• Delivers and describes all food items to the guests, in a timely manner.
• Participates in table maintenance and bussing of excess tableware.
• Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus.
• Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest and communicate to management.
• Possess knowledge of culinary ticket system.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support team members, managers, and chefs.
• Properly sets-up runner’s station, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
• Stocks station with prescribed items and supplies
• Completes opening duties as assigned or directed.
• Completes closing duties as assigned or directed.
• Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue runner training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• 1 year restaurant experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
• Must have good positive energy throughout the day
• Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Exposure to cleaning materials
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment