Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Support Staff (Busser / Food Runner) — Buddy & Son
215 Chrystie Street, New York, NY · Full-time & part-time
About us
Buddy & Son is a restaurant, café, and bar on Chrystie Street on the Lower East Side. We run a warm, high-standards dining room built on one idea: everyone is our buddy — the guests, and just as much the people working the room. Chef/owner-led, team-first, and growing.
The role
Support staff are the engine of our dining room. You’ll keep the room running ahead of the guest — waters full, tables clear, food landing hot — and you’ll be treated as a full member of the service team, not an afterthought.
What you’ll do
- Run food and beverages from kitchen and bar with accuracy and urgency
- Keep tables maintained throughout service — refill before glasses are half-empty, clear plates and shells unasked, never walk empty-handed
- Reset and turn tables; crumb and prepare tables for dessert
- Stock and maintain stations through opening, service, and closing side work
- Support servers and bartenders across the whole room — we don’t do “not my section”
- Communicate constantly with the kitchen and the team, especially on allergies
Who you are
- Hospitality-minded — you notice what a table needs before they ask
- Fast, organized, and calm in a busy NYC dinner service
- A team player who takes pride in the details
- Restaurant experience is a plus, not a requirement — we train on our steps of service
- Able to stand for full shifts and lift up to 50 lbs; evening and weekend availability
- NYC Food Protection Certificate a plus
Compensation & perks
- $11.35/hour plus tips
- Family meal every shift
- Training in our steps of service, food, and wine — we promote from within; our runners become servers
- A respectful, no-ego room where support staff are set up to grow
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($11.35) plus tips
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Multitasking
Customer Service Orientation
Team Collaboration
Adaptability in Fast Paced Environments
Problem Solving
Effective Communication
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Buddy & Sons Cafe is an all-day neighborhood cafe located inside the iconic PUBLIC Hotel in downtown Manhattan. Rooted in warm hospitality, quality ingredients, and thoughtful execution, Buddy & Sons blends the energy of a New York cafe with the comfort and familiarity of a true neighborhood gathering place.
Our menu focuses on seasonal food, exceptional coffee, fresh pastries, and a hospitality experience that feels genuine, relaxed, and welcoming from morning through late afternoon. Inspired by classic New York cafes, European brasseries, and modern downtown culture, Buddy & Sons is built around consistency, community, and creating a space guests want to return to every day.
We are building a team of passionate hospitality professionals who care deeply about guest experience, teamwork, craftsmanship, and creating meaningful moments through food and service.
