Busser/Runner

Industry: Restaurant – Food Service

Company: NOBU RESTAURANT GROUP

Job Details

Job Location
Nobu 57 – New York, NY

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$16.00 Hourly

Job Category
Restaurant – Food Service

Job Responsibilities

NOBU, the world-renowned Japanese Restaurant, is hiring a full-time Busser/Runner to join our team for its midtown location in Manhattan. This is a great opportunity to work for one of New York City’s most exciting, successful, and growing restaurants.

As a Busser/Runner, you will be dedicated to providing exceptional guest experience, able to respond and adapt, and maintain upbeat focus in a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate is friendly, curious, and devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintaining cleanliness of tables, plates, glasses and organization in the dining room and service areas.
• Setting up tables with appropriate mis en place (napkins, chopsticks, soy dish, candles etc.)
• Assisting with running beverages to all tables in their assigned section, assisting other sections when necessary.
• Collaborate with the entire team to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Clean, stock and maintain Food Runner stations throughout service.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of every item on the menu and answer customer questions with clarity and confidence, providing recommendations upon requests.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of all floor plans and table numbers.
• Provide friendly, gracious, motivated, detail oriented, and responsive service to create a memorable dining experience for customers.
• Follows safety sanitation rules and practices in accordance with health code standards.
• Sign in/out with a captain and complete opening/closing tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

General Requirements and Experience

General Requirements and Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a full service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen.
• Maintain polished personal presentation; grooming meets Company standards as outlined by Employee Handbook.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk up and down the stairs.
• Must be able to handle items that weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Must have open availability and able to work Weekends and Holidays.

Compensation Details:

Compensation: Hourly ($16.00, then $10.65 + tips after training period)

Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k), paid parental bonding leave, Commuter Benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.