Runner

Location: New York, NY
Position: Food Runner
Schedule: Late Nights, Weekends & Holidays

Jean's is looking for a hardworking, reliable, and fast-moving Food Runner to join our team. We're a high-volume, late-night operation where speed, organization, communication, and teamwork are essential.

This is a physically demanding role in a fast-paced environment with tight spaces, multiple levels, stairs, and crowded dining areas. We're looking for someone who can move quickly and efficiently, stay composed under pressure, and ensure food reaches guests accurately and promptly.

• Deliver food from the kitchen to guests quickly, accurately, and professionally.

• Navigate tight spaces, crowded dining areas, and multiple floors using stairs while safely carrying food.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the menu, including ingredients, modifications, allergens, and proper presentation.

• Ensure all dishes are delivered to the correct tables and guests, following proper seat numbers and service standards.

• Communicate effectively with chefs, servers, managers, and other team members to maintain smooth service.

• Assist with organizing and managing the kitchen pass, ensuring food is delivered promptly and in the correct order.

• Check plates for accuracy, presentation, and completeness before leaving the kitchen.

• Assist with clearing, resetting, and maintaining tables when needed.

• Keep service stations, food running areas, and surrounding spaces clean, stocked, and organized.

• Respond quickly to guest and team requests while maintaining a professional attitude.

• Support opening, closing, and cleaning responsibilities.

• Jump in wherever needed to keep service running smoothly.

• Availability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays , including shifts that extend into the early morning.

• Ability to work comfortably in tight, crowded spaces and move frequently between floors using stairs.

• Ability to safely carry multiple plates, trays, and food items during busy service.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding food accuracy, table numbers, and dietary restrictions.

• Ability to stay focused, organized, and efficient during extremely busy service.

• Excellent communication skills and a sense of urgency.

• Strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and a team-first attitude.

• Previous food runner, busser, or high-volume restaurant experience preferred.

• Familiarity with restaurant service standards and food safety practices is a plus.

We need someone who moves with purpose, pays attention to details, and doesn't wait to be told what needs to get done.

Jean's gets busy, the nights run late, the spaces are tight, and food needs to move quickly between floors. The right person understands that a great Food Runner is essential to keeping both the kitchen and dining room operating efficiently.

You should take pride in delivering food correctly, supporting your teammates, anticipating service needs, and maintaining a high level of hospitality even during the busiest moments.

If you're dependable, energetic, detail-oriented, and thrive in a high-volume, late-night hospitality environment, we'd love to hear from you.