Runner - New Venue Opening New York
Tao Group Hospitality · New York City
Now hiring for a new Tao Group Hospitality concept coming to a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district, early 2027.
Delivers all food menu items and accurately describes them to the guests. Acts as a liaison between the servers, cocktail servers & bartenders, and chefs. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Anticipate and accommodate all needs of the guests.
- Provides professional and exceptional service.
- Delivers and describes all food items to the guests, in a timely manner.
- Participates in table maintenance and bussing of excess tableware.
- Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue.
- Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus.
- Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest and communicate to management.
- Possess knowledge of culinary ticket system.
- Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
- Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support team members, managers, and chefs.
- Properly sets-up runner’s station, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
- Stocks station with prescribed items and supplies
- Completes opening duties as assigned or directed.
- Completes closing duties as assigned or directed.
- Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
- Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
- Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
- Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
- Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
- Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
- Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Tao Group Hospitality in-venue runner training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
- 1 year restaurant experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.
SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
- Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
- Must have good positive energy throughout the day
- Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to move quickly
- Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
- Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
- May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
- Exposure to cleaning materials
- May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
- Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
- Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
- Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment