Waterfront Food Runner – Summer Hospitality & Tips

gotousa; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 8,300 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$6.00 per hour base rate

Tips potential

38 hours per week

Summer to Fall season

Staff meals

Hospitality experience

English practice with guests

Job summary

Forty One North in Newport, Rhode Island, is seeking a Food Runner for the Work & Travel USA program. You will deliver dishes from kitchen to tables, work closely with servers, set and reset tables, restock service stations, and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere all summer long.

We offer a base of $6.00 per hour with tips, a guaranteed 38-hour weekly schedule, and the possibility of extra hours during peak season. No prior experience required; full training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be university student aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA program.
• Conversational English and confidence speaking with guests.
• Energetic, fast and able to stay calm during busy dinner rushes.
• Able to stand, walk and carry trays for the full length of a shift.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• No previous experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Delivering freshly prepared dishes from the kitchen to guests' tables quickly and accurately.
• Working closely with servers, bartenders and kitchen staff to keep service running smoothly.
• Setting, clearing and resetting tables during busy service periods.
• Restocking service stations with cutlery, glassware, napkins and condiments.
• Answering basic guest questions and helping create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• Supporting the team with general cleanliness and closing duties.

Skills

Conversational English

Teamwork

Customer service

Resilience under pressure

Reliability

Job description

Forty One North in Newport, Rhode Island, is seeking a Food Runner for the Work & Travel USA program. You will deliver dishes from kitchen to tables, work closely with servers, set and reset tables, restock service stations, and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere all summer long.

We offer a base of $6.00 per hour with tips, a guaranteed 38-hour weekly schedule, and the possibility of extra hours during peak season. No prior experience required; full training provided.