Food Runner

Lardon & Union is looking to add to our team with an Experienced FOOD RUNNER.

Shifts needed are Weekend Nights, Sunday Daytime and Monday Night

THE IDEAL FOOD RUNNER : Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Candidates must have relevant experience within the hospitality industry.
• Assists in the delivery of food and various items to restaurant guests from kitchen and deli counter.
• Checks food before leaving the kitchen to ensure accuracy.
• Communicates with servers and kitchen staff to ensure food is delivered on time.
• Communicates with management any guest issues or problems with food delivered.
• Checks in with guests upon initial delivery and follows up with any additional requests
• Assists in restaurant set-up and tear-down as needed
• Work as a team with all of the Meadowlark Hospitality staff in order to foster a healthy work environment as well as a successful service.
• You can multitask and feel comfortable wearing multiple hats as you guide guests through their time with us, managing the pace and sequence of  service, creating an overall exceptional guest experience.
• You feel comfortable being cross trained to ensure you understand and respect every process of executing a great service.
• Servsafe and basset / TIPS certified.
• Comfort in using TOAST system or coordinating POS system.
• Experience in high volume / fast pace is a plus.

Who we are looking for :

About Us :

Union   (Michelin Bib Gourmand 2023-24)   is a community-centric love letter to the pride and joy of Midwest : beer, whiskey and food. Adding to the diverse lineup of outstanding bars and restaurants in Logan Square, our uniquely Chicago concept pays homage to one of the world’s best cities for beer. Union's spirits list boasts over 200 bottles of whiskey, as well as innovative cocktails and domestically sourced biodynamic and organic wines.  The beer and cocktail programs are complemented by our New American cuisine by way of seasonally focused, shareable plates.

Lardon   ( Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022-24),   highlights cured meats, artisanal cheeses, sandwiches and coffee in an old world style café environment. Our newly launched dinner service is our take on coastal French fare, with Midwestern sourced ingredients. Rooted in the Logan Square neighborhood, Lardon is looking for a dedicated and driven   deli associate   who enjoys working in a team environment and continuously learning about artisanal food and drinks. Our cured meat and whole animal butchery program has become respected across the city, focusing on all salumi made in house in our one-of-a-kind curing room. Eclectic worldly wines, apertivo cocktails, amari, and local beers are hand selected to be paired with our one of a kind menu.

The Meadowlark   (#32 on North America’s 50 Best bars 2024, Esquire’s Best Bars List 2023, Eater Chicago's best bar 2023),   is an intimate, dimly lit cocktail haven that exudes vintage Chicago charm. Comfortably seating 30, friends, neighbors, industry vets and visitors alike are invited to grab a seat around the bar to immerse themselves in The Meadowlark’s rotating creative cocktail menu. As with all Meadowlark Hospitality projects, craftmanship and meticulous attention to detail are paramount. Drinks take center stage with an apothecary-style approach to the art of the cocktail. Our rotating conceptual based menu featuring unique spirits, house made bitters, tinctures, infusions, as well as fresh-pressed juices, market-driven, and seasonally rotating ingredients.

Meadowlark Hospitality strives to create an environment that promotes transparency, authenticity and passion in all endeavors. We want to have a kick-ass team of people working jobs they love, learning something new along the way and finally finding a place you can call home. We are passionate about our people and our products, and looking for like–minded individuals who share the same ethos!