RUNNER (FULL TIME)
About The Position
This is an opening for full-time RUNNER positions at La Mercerie, located at 53 Howard Street, New York, NY 10013. La Mercerie is an upscale French cuisine restaurant downtown NYC, led by Executive Chef Heloïse Fischbach, who balances classical training with avant-garde technique in a thoughtful reimagining of seasonal French cuisine. The company is seeking dedicated, detail-driven culinary professionals who possess a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn and grow as a leader in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values a strong work ethic and has the desire to learn and hone the craft of French cooking. This position is with Restaurant Associates, a leading provider of dining and event catering for prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations, recognized as one of Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to work.
Requirements
- Previous experience in fine dining or French dining is required.
- Open availability is required.
- The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
- The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
- The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
Responsibilities
- Delivers food to restaurant/dining room patrons/customers.
- Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
- Interacts with customers in order to assure customer satisfaction.
- Interacts with co-workers in order to assure compliance with company service standards.
- Completes side work as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
