Food Runner

Proper Hospitality is seeking a Food Runner at Montauk Yacht Club, a 107-room luxury property set to debut within The Collective. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, discounts across our entire portfolio, a comprehensive benefits offering including health and wellness perks, and a fun, exciting environment within the iconic Hamptons in New York! 

Spanning 35 acres on Montauk’s Star Island, Montauk Yacht Club offers waterfront views, a private beach, three pools, multiple dining options and over 200 wet slips that can accommodate boats from small day cruisers to 300-foot superyachts. Holding eight decades of East End history as an elite social club and thoughtfully reborn for the modern traveler, guests can expect classic East Coast architecture, well-appointed interiors and detail-driven amenities. 

As the Food Runner at Montauk Yacht Club, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our guests enjoy a seamless dining experience. You will be responsible for delivering dishes from the kitchen to the restaurant or room service areas in a timely and efficient manner. Your attention to detail and dedication to providing exceptional service will contribute to our guests' satisfaction and the overall success of our dining operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Dish Delivery: Safely and promptly transport food orders from the kitchen to the appropriate dining area, ensuring that the presentation and temperature of the dishes are maintained
• Communication: Coordinate with kitchen staff, servers and other team members to ensure that orders are accurate and complete; communicate any special requests or dietary restrictions to the kitchen
• Table Setup: Assist in setting up dining tables with necessary cutlery, glassware and condiments to prepare for guest service
• Guest Interaction: Provide a warm and friendly greeting to guests while delivering their orders and be responsive to any additional requests or inquiries they may have
• Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and organization in the food service areas, including clearing empty dishes, trays, and utensils from tables as needed
• Teamwork: Collaborate closely with servers, kitchen staff and other colleagues to ensure smooth service operations
• Safety: Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines, and handle food items with care to prevent accidents or contamination
• Guest Satisfaction: Strive to exceed guest expectations by providing attentive and courteous service, addressing any concerns promptly and ensuring a positive dining experience

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a food runner or in a similar role in a fine dining or luxury hotel setting preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality service
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
• Physical stamina to stand, walk and carry trays for extended periods
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.