Méli is a Greek(ish) members-only wine & mezze café inside of The Reed Cooke Club in Adams Morgan. At Meli, we believe in the power of delicious wine & food in creating community. Inspired by our favorite mezze cafés, our name, "Meli," means both "member" and "honey" in Greek, symbolizing the warmth and sweetness we show our guests and each other. Come check us out, and let us show you what we do. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re seeking responsible friendly humans to join our service team as a food runner. Passion and/or curiosity about Greek wine and food is a must. We're looking for team-players who are looking to do a little of everything—from prep to food running to training in service. Sound interesting? Read on!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Service comes first, and you must love it. As a food runner, you will be primarily responsible for presenting our delicious food to guests. Food runners will cross-trained on the floor and in the kitchen. Sales team members will be expected to respond to guest needs, team needs, and operational needs throughout the shift, including maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of our space in its setup and breakdown.

We operate Tuesday - Saturday, evenings for now. Relationships at Méli are built on respect for each other, and passion for our product—food & wine. 

COMPENSATION:

Food Runner pay will start at $18/hr + gratuity during training, after which time their performance will be assessed for additional compensation. Candidates must be available from 3pm - 12am daily.

BENEFITS:

Up to 40 hours paid time off based on hourly accrual.

Business closure on all major holidays determined by year (2023: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day).

Manageable hours with a predictable schedule.

Opportunities to grow with the company.

Employee Discounts including retail wine.

Wine & culinary mentorship & education.

Opportunity for growth.