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Food Runner
Little Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
Little Pearl hiring Food Runner in Washington, DC

Little Pearl hiring Food Runner in Washington, DC

Food Runner

Little PearlMore Info

921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($10.00) plus tips
Expires: Apr 30, 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.

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.

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 ($10.00) plus tips

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


Required Skills

Hospitality Focused

Creativity

Strong Background in Service

Dependable

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Motivated to learn

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Adaptability

Providing Authentically Warm Service

Time Management

Delivering Food Items in a Prompt and Efficient Manner

Attention to Detail

Giving Detailed Descriptions of Dishes Being Served

Problem Solving Skills

Working Closely With Kitchen and Waitstaff

Leadership Potential

Ensuring a Smooth and Seamless Dining Experience

Positive Attitude

Ability to Learn Quickly

Team Collaboration

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Handle Feedback

Commitment to Personal and Professional Growth

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