Support Server (Runner/Busser)

Runner/Busser Opportunity at Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar

Are you a warm, welcoming hospitality professional looking for a positive and fast paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and an uncommonly good work/life balance? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a Runner/Busser role at our Michelin-acclaimed restaurant, Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar, is a great opportunity for you.

Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar is the full-service restaurant attached to Lobster Place Seafood Hall, Chelsea Market's most visited food destination. We're proud to be NYC's best oyster bar, welcoming both neighborhood regulars and visitors from around the world. We've been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we're proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.

About You

• You are passionate about hospitality and take pride in your friendliness and warmth.
• You are enthusiastic about exceptional food and drink, and enjoy sharing your knowledge with guests.
• You want to work in a friendly restaurant environment where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you.
• You want to balance your personal life with a good-paying job with great benefits and a positive workplace.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Full table maintenance including pre-bussing, clearing, marking, watering, and re-setting tables.
• Setup and breakdown of the dining room.
• Maintains on hand stock of plates, silverware, glasses, etc. throughout service.
• Explains food and beverage selections in detail to guests.
• Assists the kitchen team with expediting.
• Runs food to guests.
• Responds to and anticipates guests expectations throughout service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous bussing and/or food running experience (1+ years') in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Ability to effectively communicate and connect with guests.
• Warm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to remain professional and calm under pressure.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy restaurant environment.
• Exceptional time management and communication skills.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Evening & Weekend availability is a must.

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $11.35/hour (plus $30-$45/hour in tips!).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, insurance benefits.
• Paid breaks.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401k plan w/company match.
• In addition to Paid Sick Leave, Lobster Place provides generous paid time off depending on position and tenure.
• Employee Discounts.
• Commuter benefits.
• Referral Program- $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire.
• Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family.

This job operates in a professional restaurant environment. This role routinely requires the use of computers and other electronic devices. The host station is small, and traffic is high. The workspace is on 2 levels and the ability to use stairs is required. This is an FLSA non-exempt hourly position on the restaurant floor.

Essential Functions

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending and movement throughout the space.
• Expression/exchange of ideas both verbally and through non-verbal means.
• Must be able to obtain impressions through the eyes.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying loads of up to 15 lbs.
• Tolerance of heat, cold, and loud/noisy environments.

LP Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is determined based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.