Food Runner Jobs

Next is looking for dedicated Food Runners to join our team in Chicago!

The ideal candidate must be able to effortlessly multi-task, possess great communication skills, and enjoys the learning aspects of food and beverage. Next constantly explores the world of cuisine, changing our prix fixe menus and dining experience completely a few times a year. Founded by chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas, Next has received an unprecedented twenty-one 4-star reviews from the Chicago Tribune, a James Beard Award as Best New Restaurant in America and a Michelin star for three consecutive years.

Next presents Paris 1906, an ode to our founding menu and the origin of traditional modern French cuisine. Inspired by Auguste Escoffier’s legendary cookbook, Le Guide Culinaire, our chefs blend modern techniques with good ingredients and simple preparation, the foundation of French cooking. Bon appétit.
Compensation is hourly.

This is a full time entry level opportunity.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(K) with a company match up to 4% of deferred earnings.
• Competitive hourly wage beginning at $19.50-20/hr
• Relocation Bonus when Eligable
• Medical, vision, dental and life benefits available on the 1st of the month following full-time employment.
  • 50% company contribution to single HMO during first 2 years of full-time employment, 100% contribution available after 2 years.
• Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant.
• 50% company contribution to single HMO during first 2 years of full-time employment, 100% contribution available after 2 years.
• Referral Bonus Program Available.
• CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment.

Requirements

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Maintains positive guest relations at all times.
• Takes direction from Chefs.
• Maintains complete knowledge of all menus, including all ingredients and techniques used.
• Runs all food or drinks to the dining room.
• Maintains complete knowledge and complies with all TAG and the Restaurant’s policies and service standards.
• Anticipates guest needs and responds promptly.
• Accommodates all requests for information courteously.
• Maintains complete knowledge of table/seat numbers.
• Greets and acknowledges all guests.
• Maintains knowledge of current day reservations, including People of Note (PON), Dietary Restrictions, or other special instructions, via pre-service meetings.
• Sets up room before service, including seating area, bar area, side stations, and patio (when applicable).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.
• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the restaurant to another.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 35 pounds.

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The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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