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Food Runner
Pineapple and Pearls
715 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Pineapple and Pearls hiring Food Runner in Washington, DC

Pineapple and Pearls hiring Food Runner in Washington, DC

Food Runner

Pineapple and PearlsMore Info

715 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Part Time • Hourly ($25.00 - $30.00)
Expires: Dec 3, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

Rose’s Restaurant Group is seeking creative, passionate, and talented individuals to join our super awesome team. We are in the “making people happy” business, we just happen to serve great food and offer next-level hospitality. We work hard, make people happy, and have fun while we are doing it!

We are seeking a Food Runner to join our James Beard award winning team at one of our D.C Michelin starred restaurants: Rose’s Luxury, Little Pearl, and Pineapple and Pearls, and Extra Fancy, our international events company.

Our focus at Pineapple and Pearls is to create an exciting and enjoyable experience for our guests each night. We want to take all the fun and fancy aspects of "fine dining" and shed all the awkwardness and stuffiness that, unfortunately, often accompanies it.

And just in case you haven't heard of us, some of our accomplishments in our first year of operating (to gloat a little) are listed below:

  • 2 Michelin Stars in 2017, 2018
  • AAA Five Diamond Award 2018
  • 4 stars Washington Post Fall Dining Guide 2016
  • #1 in Washingtonian Top 100 restaurants 2017

Some Things to Know About Us:

Our mission is “To make this the most enjoyable place to work in and the most enjoyable place to dine”. This is the reason we are here. This is why we do what we do.

We are big on communication and organization. We believe these are huge keys to success. The better we are able to communicate and organize ourselves, the more success we will have.

We are big on teaching and growth. We work hard to make sure everyone is constantly growing and learning. We want everyone who works with us to become a better cook, barista, chef, manager, guest liaison, and most importantly, leader.

We like having fun. While we take our jobs very seriously, we also do so lightheartedly. In other words, we love to hustle and get better everyday but we also love to do it while laughing and having fun at the same time. (And yes, that is possible).

We have awesome benefits for full-time employees

  • 100% Company-paid medical benefits
  • 100% Company-paid dental benefits
  • Average 45-50 hour work-week for salaried employees
  • Unlimited Paid Time-off Policy for salaried employees
  • Parental Leave Plan
  • 401K plan
  • Complimentary gym membership
  • Employee Assistance Program (covers mental health services, legal services, and additional support)
  • Life insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Personal Financial Advisor services
  • Somm Certification Reimbursements
  • WMATA SmartBenefits program
  • Most major holidays off
  • Access to our Vision benefit program
  • Unlimited high fives!

Qualifications and skills: 

Our ideal candidate will be hospitality-focused with a background in service. They will be dependable, motivated to learn, committed to working as a team member, possess excellent communication skills, and will be willing and able to provide our guests with authentically warm service each night. 

If you have the background and love making people happy, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and cover letter highlighting your background and noting why you are interested in joining our team.

Candidates should be comfortable in a fine dining environment and possess a strong knowledge of food and wine. If you are interested, please send us your resume along with a brief note about why you think you might be a good fit. No need to attach a cover letter, and certainly no selfies. Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Deliver menu items to guests in a prompt and efficient manner with accuracy and attention to presentation
  • Provide a high level of service by giving detailed descriptions and stories of the dishes being served.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of service stations
  • Clear and reset tables when needed to support bussers
  • Work collaboratively with hosts, servers, kitchen staff, and management to ensure a smooth and seamless dining experience for all guests

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($25.00 - $30.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program


Required Skills

Service Procedures

Creativity

Passion for Making People Happy

Passion for hospitality

Strong Knowledge of Food and Wine

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Communication

Customer Service

Ability to Multitask

Organization

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Fine Dining Service

Adaptability

Teaching and Growth Mindset

Problem Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Ability to Work in a Fine Dining Environment

Customer Service Orientation

Teamwork

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Positive Attitude

Willingness to Learn

Time Management

Ability to Handle Pressure

Organizational Skills

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Part of Rose's Restaurant Group

Our Mission. Our mission is “To make this the most enjoyable restaurant to work in and the most enjoyable restaurant to dine in”. This is the reason we are here. This is why we do what we do.

We are big on communication and organization. We believe these are huge keys to success. And the better we are able to communicate and organize ourselves, the more success we will have.

We are big on teaching and growth. We work hard to make sure everyone is constantly growing and learning. We want everyone who works with us to become a better cook, barista, chef, manager and most importantly, leader.

We like having fun. While we take our jobs very seriously, we also do so lightheartedly. In other words, we love to hustle and get better everyday but we also love to do it while laughing and having fun at the same time. (And yes, that is possible).

We also have awesome benefits for full-time employees!

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