Berenjak Runner - Soho House Chicago

Soho House • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We're excited to bring Berenjak to Chicago. Inspired by the beloved neighborhood kebab houses of Tehran, Berenjak is a place where incredible food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together around the table are at the heart of everything we do. As we prepare to open our doors, we're looking for passionate, and dedicated people to join our founding team. Whether you're welcoming guests, crafting memorable dining experiences, or working behind the scenes, every role is an important part of creating a restaurant where both our guests and our team feel truly cared for.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and maintain calm, through quickly and effectively problem solving under pressure
• Must be hospitable, approachable, passionate about customer service and respectful towards colleagues and guests
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously
• Tips certified and POS knowledge
• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tables
• Serving orders
• Explaining meals
• Facilitating collaboration between kitchen and servers
• Assisting servers in providing quality hand plated service
• Refill water glasses and coffee cups
• Clear finished dishes
• Crumb the table
• Replenish all table supplies
• Expedite food orders
• Accommodate special requests from guests or alternative solution that better suites business needs or advise management to further assess and provide options
• Ensure the delivery of a seamless service by thinking quickly on your feet, managing / anticipating guest and member needs and ensure servers, Executive Chef and General Manager are supported.
• Ensure food orders are finished being plated and coursed out correctly before appropriately serving to members/guests
• Adhere to health and safety policy (allergy procedures) is followed as well as all Company processes, procedures, and standards and local, state, and federal law as applicable
• Work as one team with one goal; to serve members and guests their food and/or drink items in a timely manner and support the team by running items from expo and service bar that are outside of your section
• Clean and stock server alley and expo area
• Knowledge of the menu, with the ability to make suggestions who asked by members and/or guests

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Sick day's
• Vacation days
• Training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career
• Career progression domestically or internationally
• Managerial or technical advancement
• Mentoring
• Apprenticeship
• Local outreach
• Sustainability initiatives
• Extensive range of internally and externally run courses
• Monthly calendars for food and drink events, trips, and trainings
• Monthly team events (fitness sessions, cinema screenings, art classes)
• Substantial meal free of charge whilst on duty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed