Food Runner

Lockwork's Tavern & Saltbrick Prime Steakhouse — Food Runner
Branford, CT

About Us

Housed in the historic Branford Lock Works building at 1212 Main Street, our two concepts share one address and two very different personalities. Lockwork's Tavern is a 100-seat gathering spot pouring craft cocktails and serving elevated tavern fare, fresh coastal bites, and shareable plates — the kind of place where a Tuesday happy hour and a late-night burger both feel like the right call. Saltbrick Prime Steakhouse, our 100-seat fine-dining counterpart, is built around a patented pink-Himalayan-salt-brick dry-aging process, prime cuts, seafood, and a special-occasion cocktail list that earns the room its hush. Both spaces were designed to honor the building's industrial-era craftsmanship, and both live under one roof.

We're part of Craveable Hospitality Group, with sister properties at Foxwoods and a track record of concepts across the country, plus Cr(eat)e Restaurant Consulting, our consulting arm. Joining this team means joining an operator with real bench strength and real room to grow.

The Role

We're hiring Food Runners who can move fast, read a table, and make the hand-off from the pass to the guest feel effortless. You'll work both rooms — the buzz of Lockwork's and the polish of Saltbrick — so you'll pick up the range quickly. You'll report to the FOH Manager and work directly with the servers, bartenders, kitchen and expo line.

If you take pride in getting food to the table hot, right, and on time — and you want to learn the business from the ground up — this is a great seat.

What You'll Own

• Running food from the pass to the table, hot and correct, with position numbers memorized
• Knowing the menu cold — cuts, temps, preparations, allergens, and modifications at both concepts
• Communicating clearly with the kitchen and servers — flagging misfires before they land in front of a guest
• Restocking runner stations
• Steakhouse-level polish at Saltbrick and tavern-warm energy at Lockwork's — knowing when to shift gears
• Cleanliness, safety, and food-handling standards, every shift

What We're Looking For

• Restaurant experience preferred but not required — enthusiasm and a willingness to learn count for a lot
• Comfort in a fast-paced, high-volume room without losing composure
• Sharp memory for table numbers, seat positions, and modifications
• Willingness to learn the menu deeply — especially the steakhouse side, where doneness and cuts matter
• Ability to lift and carry trays safely, stand for extended shifts, and work in a busy kitchen environment
• A team player who reads the room and helps wherever the gap is
• Reliable, punctual, and takes real pride in the details

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage plus tip share
• A real path forward — many of our servers and managers started in runner and support roles
• A team culture that takes hospitality seriously and takes itself lightly

Ready to Apply?

Apply directly through Indeed. We read every application.

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Ability to Commute:

• Branford, CT 06405 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person