Food Runner Position Available In New York, New York

Food Runner
The Yacht Club
601 W 26th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10001
Seasonal • Hourly ($16.50) plus tips

Expires:

Jul 10, 2025 Be an early applicant
Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details The Yacht Club is seeking a Food Runner, an integral part of our collaborative front-of-house team, helping to create exceptional guest experiences and earning industry leading tips. VENUE The Yacht Club The Yacht Club is a waterfront dining, drinking, and events destination – a full New York City block in the sky – on the 10th floor of Chelsea’s 1930s masterpiece of industrial architecture, the landmarked Starrett Lehigh building. DETAILS
Job Overview Position Summary Cleanliness and Guest service is an ongoing endeavor and your greatest priority. Food Runners are responsible for delivering food to guests, maintaining cleanliness of all public areas, and supporting servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth restaurant operations. This role requires attention to detail, excellent customer service, and the ability to handle various tasks throughout the day from opening to closing. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Food Service & Guest Relations Deliver food to tables promptly and accurately using proper tray techniques
Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to coordinate service flow
Refill water glasses and respond to guest requests politely and efficiently
Interact with guests positively and maintain composure in all circumstances
Maintain menu knowledge to answer guest questions and provide recommendations Table Management & Setup Clear and reset tables promptly after guests finish dining
Set up tables to specification and maintain proper presentation
Maintain organized service stations with adequate linens, silverware, and glassware
Inform management of any quality standard deviations Cleaning & Sanitation Comply with restaurant and Department of Health sanitation standards
Keep work areas clean and address spills or debris promptly
Perform daily cleaning and sanitation tasks as directed
Dispose of trash and cardboard from kitchen and service areas
Set up and break down stations; complete closing cleaning tasks Team Collaboration Communicate professionally with kitchen team and all staff
Assist coworkers as needed and work collaboratively
Clear tables when prompted by servers or bartenders
Attend work on time in proper attire Minimum Qualifications Ability to perform essential job functions when working in a high business volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods of time as required to perform essential job functions
Able to lift 30+ lbs.
Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
Fluent in both written and spoken English
Must love sunsets
Willingness to work in outdoor climate conditions Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire the shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping. Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.

ENVIRONMENT

Company Culture We were raised in the hospitality industry and have come to believe that the highest calling is treating people well, making them feel at home, and communing over good food and drinks. It brings us all together. We believe everyone should work in an environment where they are well compensated, culturally enriched, and treated with respect. Across the spectrum of our workforce, our employees take home industry leading income. POLICY Equal Opportunity Employer SL F&B Management LLC DBA The Yacht Club Management Group NYC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

BENEFITS

Paid Safe and Sick Leave
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discount

Compensation Details Compensation:

Hourly ($16.50) plus tips

Benefits & Perks:

Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Paid Time Off Required Skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment Strong teamwork skills Problem Solving Skills Time Management Skills Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Adaptability to Changing Situations Strong Communication Skills Customer Focused Mindset Gallery
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