Food Runner

  • FAIRFAX
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

0-1 years

Job Details

Fairfax is a beloved neighborhood tavern and bar by Gabriel Stulmans Happy Cooking Hospitality. We enjoy working with humans who are warm, welcoming and empathetic, detail-oriented, open to feedback, and enthusiastic about being part of a team that prioritizes quality service and mindful hospitality.

Assistant Servers at Fairfax play a crucial role in maintaining the flow of the entire service by providing support to Captains and Bartenders alike. A.S.s are responsible for polishing glassware, helping keep the dining room and bar stocked, clearing and resetting tables, and refilling water bottles. They are charged with keeping stations stocked with glassware, plates, and utensils, and helping to maintain a high standard of cleanliness. Our best match is a person who has a keen eye for detail, can read a table, loves the hustle, and is a confident communicator. For those so inclined, its a great position from which to grow.

If youve dined at Joseph Leonard, Jeffreys Grocery, or Sailor, then youve met our family. To learn more about us, we encourage you to visit www.happycookingnyc.com.

Happy Cooking Hospitality supports a culture of inclusivity. We make restaurants that feel like home and in our home, all are welcome. HCH provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Greetings are essential to great hospitality. When applying, please take the time to introduce yourself!

Compensation Details

Compensation: Weekly ($11.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $800

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Warm and Welcoming Demeanor

Teamwork

Empathetic

Adaptability

Detail Oriented

Time Management

open to feedback

Customer Service Orientation

Enthusiastic team player

Attention to Detail

Ability to Maintain Flow of Service

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Polishing glassware

Communication Skills

Stocking Dining Room and Bar

Problem Solving Skills

clearing and resetting tables

Ability to follow instructions

Refilling Water Bottles

Organizational Skills

Maintaining Cleanliness Standards

Positive Attitude

Keen Eye for Detail

Ability to Multitask

Ability to Read a Table

Interpersonal Skills

Confident Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Willingness to Learn

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Job ID: 489113868
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025

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