Runner/Lobby/Busser

Job Description

Job Description

AUBERGINE KITCHEN

Runner / Busser

Front of House & Dining Room

Reports To: General Manager

Shift: Shifts include weekends | Closed Sundays

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time

Pay: $16.00/hr guaranteed (base + tips)

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong English fluency required; bilingual Spanish or Portuguese strongly preferred.
• Personal maturity, confidence, and genuine warmth with guests; composure when something goes wrong.
• 21+ (this role requires the maturity and presence that comes with experience); prior guest-facing/hospitality experience strongly preferred.
• Completes Aubergine's onboarding program; Food Handler Certificate within 14 days of hire (company-supported).
• Available 3–5 shifts/week incl. weekends/holidays (closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th).
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and lift/push/carry up to 50 lbs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Guest Service & Delivery

• Deliver orders to tables accurately, promptly, and with a friendly presence; confirm the order is correct and respond quickly to concerns.

Dining Room & Facility

• Keep the dining area clean and organized — clear plates, wipe tables, sweep floors — and restock customer-facing items throughout your shift.
• Periodically check restrooms for cleanliness and supplies; flag maintenance needs immediately.

Team Support

• Communicate clearly with the kitchen and leadership to ensure order accuracy and speed; support the cashier and front team as needed.
• Night shift Runners assist with closing duties, including cleaning tasks across areas.

BENEFITS

Employee discount, PTO, referral program.

Aubergine Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Ready to be part of something great? Apply today — we review applications as they come in.