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Food Runner at J.T. Commons

Newport Restaurant Group
Middletown, RI Other
POSTED ON 10/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2025

Job Details

Job Location:    JT Commons - Middletown, RI
Salary Range:    $5.15 - $5.15 Hourly

Description

J.T. Commons is looking for a Food Runner to join the team.

A casual spot anchored by an exciting and extensive pizza program and a menu that celebrates everyday favorites, J.T. Commons will offer year-round dining featuring a large bar and dining room with plenty of space to talk, watch the game, and catch up. Al fresco dining will be offered seasonal on the patio. J.T. Commons is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

About the Position: In the Food Runner role, you will be calling out and verifying food orders in the restaurant, while also assisting with delivery of food (or beverage when necessary) to guests.

About You: You are positive and energetic with a great attitude. You are looking to be part of a team, while still being able to work independently, in a fast-paced environment. You have prior food running experience or are willing to learn as a new skill!

Essential Duties:

  • Ensuring a quality guest experience by managing all aspects of the daily operations
  • Opening and closing of restaurant. Monitoring daily setup/ breakdown of the restaurant including side work responsibilities of FOH staff
  • Front door management and support
  • Table section maintenance and support
  • Guest intervention, table touches, food allergy awareness and support
  • Maintaining a professional relationship with other managers and employees

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation $5.15/Hour PLUS tips!
  • Ability Assist (EAP)
  • Great 401K match
  • Employee Ownership Opportunities
  • 35% discount when dining in our locations
  • Perk Spot options
  • Holiday Appreciation Bonus
  • RI/MA Sick Leave
  • Depending on your hours, you may also be eligible for
    • Flex Spending Account
    • Excellent Health, Dental and Vision benefits
    • HRA
    • Anniversary Pay
    • Wholesale Club Reimbursement Program

About Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company?  If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses!  We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications


Qualifications:

  • Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
  • Prior experience a plus but not required

Skills & Abilities:

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift and move 25-50 pounds
  • Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships

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