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About Zingaro– Italian Restaurant and Bar

Italians are storytellers, and every great story is fueled by adventure. Zingaro—the traveler, the wanderer, the free spirit—is the perfect name to capture the essence of a restaurant that takes your guests on a journey across Italy, one dish at a time. A menu inspired by the roads less traveled, from the smoky flavors of Sicily to the earthy truffles of Umbria, to the rich, buttery pastas of Emilia-Romagna. Zingaro is about tasting it all, embracing the diverse, vibrant, and bold flavors that make Italy a culinary treasure. This name is more than a nod to the gypsy spirit—it’s a celebration of culinary wanderlust, where each dish tells a tale of tradition and innovation. Just as the Zingaro roams freely, our restaurant invites you to embark on a sensory journey that captures the essence of Italy’s diverse regions. Come for the vibe, stay for the food!

Position: Runner

Compensation

Base wage of $5.50/hour plus tips. Team members are guaranteed to earn at least $11.00/hour in accordance with applicable wage laws, with the opportunity to earn more based on gratuities.

Duties

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure that guest’s feel important and welcome in the restaurant

Deliver food to the appropriate table, announcing each dish. Other specific duties are as follows

• Pre-bus and clean tables
• Assist servers and bartenders with service as needed
• Stock server stations and the bar as needed
• Ability to transition between runner and busser duties based upon service needs and/or guest needs
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests

Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

Excellent verbal communication skills

Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions

Ability to pay attention to details

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30+ pounds

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!