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Backwaiter

River CafBrooklyn, NYApril 19th, 2026
We are a fine dining restaurant seeking a skilled and attentive Backwaiter / Food Runner to support our front-of-house team. This role is essential in maintaining the flow of service, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of dishes, and upholding the highest standards of guest experience. Key Responsibilities: Assist servers in providing seamless, high-quality service to guests Deliver food from the kitchen to tables promptly and accurately, ensuring proper presentation Describe dishes when needed and respond knowledgeably to guest inquiries Clear and reset tables efficiently while maintaining a clean and organized dining room Refill water, polish glassware, and assist with bread or table service as required Communicate effectively with kitchen and service staff to ensure smooth operations Uphold all sanitation, safety, and fine dining service standards Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fine dining or upscale restaurant environment Fluency in English is required Strong understanding of fine dining service etiquette and standards Excellent communication and teamwork skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining composure More detail about The River Café, please visit