$33-40/hr (inc tips) Food Runner / Busser

$33-40/hr (inc tips) Food Runner / Busser

02 Nov 2025
New York, New york city 00000 New york city USA

$33-40/hr (inc tips) Food Runner / Busser

Strange Delight is a Nola-inspired oyster bar and restaurant in the vibrant neighborhood of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Our goals are not just about serving responsibly sourced seafood in new and novel ways but also about sustaining and supporting our community, our vendors, and our team to the best of our ability. We aim to create a space that is, simply put, fun and different from our peers.

Location: Fort Greene on Lafayette Ave, just steps away from the 2,3,4,5,B,D,N,Q,R,W,G,C trains and plenty of other public transportation options.

We are hiring:

Support - a combination of food runner/busser. Predicts server's needs for table maintenance. Food running, clearing, running dirty dishes downstairs and clean plates upstairs. Restocking the kitchen wares, topping up ice throughout the kitchen and bar, and more!

AM shifts: 10:45am-4:30pm; Friday-Sunday

PM shifts: 3:15pm-approx 10:30-11pm, Mon-Sunday

Our Operating Hours: Dinner: Mon-Sun 5-10:15PM; Lunch: Fri-Sun 11:30-3:15PM

Some Responsibilities Include:

Supporting servers on the floor

Table maintenance: clearing, pre-bussing between courses, crumbing, resetting tables

Running food to the correct table/seat number

Using drop-lines when delivering food

Alerting any guests with allergies which items they cannot have

Thorough knowledge of the menu, anticipate immediate needs (extra sauce, etc) after each course is dropped

Polishing plates and glassware

Understanding of workplace safety protocol, NYC DOH Food Handling is a plus

Running bus tubs to the dish pit (downstairs)

Bringing dirty glassware to the bar

Restocking table wares, kitchen wares, to go disposables

Physical Requirements:

The capability to meet the physical and scheduling demand of the position, including walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods, and working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to lift or carry items weighing 10-30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular or occasional basis.

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.

Climbing steps regularly.

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

An essential function of this position is to be on premises to perform all work requirements. Necessary and reasonable accommodations based on disability, pregnancy, gender identity, sincerely held religious beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law will be provided so that employees can perform the essential functions of their jobs, so long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Please contact Human Resources if you require reasonable accommodation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Work Location: In person

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