Runner - TAO Restaurant Chicago
Tao Group Hospitality · taohospitality.com
ChicagoOn-sitePart-time
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The job in short
Restaurant runner.
Details
- Found
- 12 d ago · posted 2026-10-14
- Location as listed
- Chicago, IL, United States
- Role
- Restaurant Crew / Team Member
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for:
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State Applicable Time Off
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Pet Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
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Employee Assistance Program
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TAO Savings Marketplace
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Employee Discounts and much more!
Delivers all food menu items and accurately describes them to the guests. Acts as a liaison between the servers, cocktail servers & bartenders, and chefs. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Anticipate and accommodate all needs of the guests
• Provides professional and exceptional service
• Delivers and describes all food items to the guests, in a timely manner
• Participates in table maintenance and bussing of excess tableware
• Maintain general cleanliness of stations and the entire venue
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and be a team player
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus
• Required to solicit any allergy or dietary restrictions from each guest and communicate to management.
• Possess knowledge of culinary ticket system
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
• Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support team members, managers, and chefs
• Properly sets-up runner’s station, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
• Stocks station with prescribed items and supplies
• Completes opening duties as assigned or directed
• Completes closing duties as assigned or directed
• Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue food runner training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
• 1 year restaurant experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge
SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
• Must have good positive energy throughout the day
• Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Exposure to cleaning materials
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
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