Food Runner

Corner Table Restaurants•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Corner Table Restaurants (CTR), the company behind The Smith, has a simple mission: make people happy. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. By working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust, CTR serves delicious food and drinks people crave to millions of guests each year. With many more locations launching in the coming years, our team is growing fast, and we’re looking for smart, upbeat, authentic people to join us! The Smith is an extremely popular casual neighborhood brasserie – in fact, several of our locations are among the Top 100 busiest restaurants in the US! The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Our signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after-work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a bountiful brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night. As a Runner, you will greet guests at their tables and be attentive through the entire length of their meal. You will pay special attention to the food being delivered to the tables for accuracy especially regarding dietary restrictions. You will observe the entire dining experience ensuring that food and beverages are replenished when necessary. You will remove dirty dishes, glassware, and silverware from the tables.

Requirements

You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.
You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.
You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.
Learning about food and beverage excites you.
You are willing to go above and beyond to please guests.
You have previous experience as a Runner.

Responsibilities

Greet guests at their tables and be attentive through the entire length of their meal.
Pay special attention to the food being delivered to the tables for accuracy especially regarding dietary restrictions
Observe the entire dining experience ensuring that food and beverages are replenished when necessary
Remove dirty dishes, glassware, and silverware from the tables.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401K plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Gym Discounts
Commuter benefits
Bring a friend to work bonus
Generous paid time off
A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.