Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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The Food Runner is responsible for delivering excellence in guest service by developing relationships with guests, providing personalized service, anticipating and delivering guests’ needs.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $10.65 plus tips

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

job expires 7/31/2024

Join us in the heart of Hudson Yards, where good food, refreshing cocktails, and vibrant vibes meet. You’ll find us on the plaza facing the iconic Vessel, the perfect spot for soaking up the summer sun. Indulge in flavorful dishes and Central American favorites inspired by vibrant Mexican street food, with specially curated menus by our chefs. Reserve your spot for the ultimate destination to enjoy summer with the backdrop of the Hudson River.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Obtain service area assignment at the beginning of each shift.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of products, menu, food and general information of restaurant and company.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
• Communicate with servers and hosts/hostesses to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.
• Assist servers as needed with food delivery, especially during peak hours.
• Communicate clearly with the culinary staff, at all times.
• Collect food from the kitchen pass area, checking the items not available, return to the guest who ordered and carry out your sequence of service.
• Deliver food to guest quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure the guests have understood what is being served to them by describing the dishes and making eye contact.
• Communicate guest requests to servers as needed.
• Deliver prepared food to designated stations and tables, in a timely manner.
• Table maintenance and bussing of excess tableware.
• Clear empty dirty plates from table.

• A minimum of one years’ experience
• A comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business
• Computer literacy to include: Micros, POS systems
• Ability to comprehend, read, write and speak English fluently

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.