Food Runner
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Corner Table Restaurants
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
The food runner is responsible for greeting guests, delivering food accurately, and maintaining table cleanliness throughout the dining experience. They must ensure order quality and quantity while providing excellent service to guests.
Job Description
THE SMITH
Our purpose is simple make people happy! Since 2007, we’ve served food people crave. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. We care about every meal and every moment. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. We believe in working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust to serve consistently delicious food and drinks. We have high standards for every ingredient, and we put thought into every bite.
THE POSITION: RUNNER
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Greet guests at their tables.
· Deliver food to tables and check food for accuracy, especially regarding dietary restrictions.
· Replenish food and beverages.
· Ensure accuracy of the order for both quality and quantity.
· Refill water or beverage orders
· Responsible for table clearing and cleaning duties, removing used tableware between courses.
WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT: (QUALIFICATIONS)
· Must exemplify the highest standards in honesty and integrity.
· The candidate should be highly confident in his/her abilities and be detail-oriented.
· Proven team player and have excellent communication skills.
· Genuinely getting joy out of making people happy, being able to have fun, having a sense of humor and enjoyment of working in the hospitality world.
· Love and passion for the guest.
· Food and Beverage knowledge.
· Willingness to go above and beyond to please guests.
· Previous restaurant experience a plus.
· Full-Time open availability required.
WHAT MAKES US GREAT: (OUR BENEFITS)
- Competitive hourly rate of pay
- Bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Referral bonus program
- Generous paid time off
- A collaborative, high-performing environment with a team that takes pride in their work
STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY
At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.
Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer
From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive and empowering environment for its team who in turn take great care of their guests. We have a passion for hospitality and exceeding expectations, and we care about every meal and every moment. We value our team and the culture we have created, and hire truly great people who get pleasure out of making people happy.
Founded
2001
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, New York
From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive and empowering environment for its team who in turn take great care of their guests. We have a passion for hospitality and exceeding expectations, and we care about every meal and every moment. We value our team and the culture we have created, and hire truly great people who get pleasure out of making people happy.
Founded
2001
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, New York