Key Responsibilities
- Deliver food from the kitchen to the correct tables accurately and in a timely manner
- Confirm dishes against tickets before leaving the pass, ensuring every plate is correct and presentation-ready
- Learn and confidently communicate menu items, ingredients, and preparation to guests upon delivery
- Coordinate with the kitchen and servers to ensure proper course pacing and table flow
- Anticipate the floor's needs — proactively communicate ticket times, delays, or modifications to the service team
- Assist servers with table maintenance, including clearing plates, refilling water, and resetting covers
- Support the expo station during service, helping organize and stage outgoing dishes
- Handle food with care and professionalism, maintaining presentation standards from pass to table
- Maintain cleanliness of the expo area, server stations, and dining room throughout service
- Assist with opening and closing side work, including restocking service stations and polishing glassware
- Uphold all food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with NYC DOH guidelines
- Support the broader FOH team during high-volume periods with a positive, team-first attitude
Required
- Prior experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment (food running, bussing, or serving experience preferred)
- Ability to carry multiple plates simultaneously and move efficiently through a dining room
- Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail under pressure
- Clear, professional communication with both kitchen and floor teams
- Positive team-first attitude with a genuine interest in hospitality
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand and move for extended periods; comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs
Preferred
- Experience in a chef-driven, concept-forward, or boutique dining environment
- Familiarity with Japanese hospitality culture
- Interest in food and culinary concepts, enthusiasm for the PST menu is a genuine plus
- Experience working with an expo or pass station in a high-volume kitchen
Food Runner in new york at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.