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Founded by Chef Tim Cushman and sake expert Nancy Cushman, our restaurants celebrate bold flavor, precision, and a deep respect for Japanese foodways - translated through a distinctly Boston lens. At Umami Riot, we’re not here to follow the rules of hospitality, we’re here to rewrite them - with heart, craft and fearless creativity.\nWe’re looking for a Food Runner who drives the flow between kitchen and floor and makes every dish land with impact.\nTHE GIG (AKA WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY BE DOING)\nThe connective tissue between kitchen and guests - keeping food moving fast, clean, and exactly as intended\nSpeed-driven execution with precision and polish, making sure every dish hits the table hot, correct, and looking its best\nProtection of the rhythm of service through tight communication between FOH and BOH - flow is everything\nConstant motion and sharp awareness during long, steady services, supporting servers without missing a beat\nClean, organized pass areas and service stations maintained so nothing slows the momentum\nProactive, reliable presence - anticipating needs, holding sanitation and safety standards high, and showing up energized for nights, weekends, and holidays\nTHIS ROLE IS A GREAT FIT IF…\nYou move with confidence and love staying in the rhythm of service\nYou care about how food lands - presentation, timing, and polish matter to you\nYou thrive in high heat, high energy, and keep your cool while doing it\nYou know how to move between kitchen and floor without breaking stride\nYou like being essential to the moment, even when you’re behind the scenes\nYou bring focus, flow, and a steady swagger to every shift\nRequirements\nLET’S SET EXPECTATIONS (IN A GOOD WAY)\nThis is a fast-paced environment fueled by movement, heat, music, and momentum, where you’re on your feet, navigating between HOH and FOH throughout each shift.\nYes - this is a hands-on role. You’ll be active for long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, reaching, and moving easily through tight spaces. 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