Runner/Busser - Clara Restaurant

Celebrity Chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s new restaurant on the Upper West Side of NYC is looking for available and talented line cooks.  Come and join our amazing culinary team, led by Chef Alex and her crew!  This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who are interested in working alongside a team of experienced and hard-working people!

Great Performances operates Celebrity Chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s new restaurant. We are a hospitality management company committed to collaboration, innovation and quality in our seasonal menus, striking design, impeccable service, and critical attention to detail. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over 40 years is renowned for events catering as well as food service in celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Apollo Theater and others. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate its own organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, Great Performances consistently sets the pace for industry best practices.

We are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Runner/Busser to join our dynamic restaurant team. The ideal candidate will work closely with the kitchen and serving staff to ensure that food is delivered to guests promptly and in excellent condition. You will act as a liaison between the kitchen and the dining area, while maintaining cleanliness, and enhancing the overall guest experience.

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt and accurate delivery of food from the kitchen to guests at the correct table.
• Double-check orders for completeness and presentation before serving.
•  Assist in refilling drinks, clearing tables, and responding to guest requests.
•  Keep the dining area, service stations, and kitchen pass-through areas clean and organized.
•  Replenish plates, utensils, condiments, and other necessary items.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate guest requests to servers or kitchen staff.
•  Relay messages between the kitchen and front-of-house team to ensure smooth service.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and special requests efficiently.
• Report on any issues with food quality or service to the management team immediately.
•  Help with setting tables, polishing silverware, and keeping the workflow running smoothly
•  Ensure food is presented according to the restaurant’s standards and in compliance with all health and safety regulations
•  Answer guest inquiries and provide excellent customer service, including addressing any questions regarding the menu or restaurant offers.

 Qualifications

• Ability to move quickly while handling multiple tasks. Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ensure accuracy in food delivery and presentation. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal communication to coordinate with staff and address guest needs.
• Friendly, professional, and attentive to guest satisfaction.
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry trays for 7-10 hours.
• Work collaboratively with servers, kitchen staff, and management.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Handle a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Understanding of hygiene and food handling protocols.

Location: The New York Historical

Schedule: Part-Time, On-Site

Base salary: $11.35/hour tips.

Benefits: Sick Time

You must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal-opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.