Runner

Arcade Tottenham Court Road

Salary: £12.50 per hour + Tips

Join Our Front of House Team - Leading From The Front, One Amazing Experience At A Time!

About Arcade:


Arcade is one of UK’s most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world-class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture.

Whether you’re dreaming of crafting your own food concept, growing your skills from the ground up to management, or even launching your own business, we’re the place where your ideas can soar. With us, there’s no ceiling to you hitting your career goals and we’re here to help you make it happen!

About The Role:

We're looking for a Food Runner to join our front line team at Arcade Tottenham Court Road (TCR)! With a buzzing atmosphere, globally inspired kitchens, and electrifying service, this is your chance to be part of one of London's most exciting dining destinations.

As a Runner, you will be responsible for ensuring an excellent guest experience. The successful candidate in this role will:

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Deliver food and beverages from the kitchen and Bar to the dining areas.

  • Communicate with guests in a confident and professional manner.

  • Maintain & update cleaning schedules, records and checklists.
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage offerings.

  • Adhere to all relevant Food Safety and Health & Safety practices, policies and procedures.
  • Be in your element delivering top-tier hospitality with a positive vibe and great smile
  • Keep things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

  • Bring prior experience as a Food/Bar Runner or similar front of house role.
  • Have worked in a high volume restaurant environment similar to ours.
  • Have a passion for food, service and guest experiences.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Are an excellent team player with a positive attitude.
  • Are calm, confident and can multitask under pressure.
  • Bring a warm and approachable demeanour that naturally connects with guests and colleagues.

Working at Arcade:

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

At Arcade, we’re more than just a restaurant group... We’re a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast-moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Benefits of being part of the team:

Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

  • Refer a friend bonus
  • Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
  • Delicious, seasonal meals when you’re at work
  • A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
  • Dedicated staff chill out areas with kitchens and your own seating off the restaurant floor
  • Balanced rotas. Your time outside of work is important to us
  • 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
  • 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
  • Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through
  • Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
  • Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!

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