Full-Time
Food Runner / Expo
The Gathering Spot
51-200 employees
Private membership club and networking platform
No salary listed
Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude.
- Ability to multitask and stay composed in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail, sense of urgency, and commitment to excellence.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Ability to lift trays weighing up to 30 pounds and stand and walk for extended periods.
- Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
- Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
- A commitment to teamwork and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to operate point-of-sale and reservation systems.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
- Deliver food orders from the kitchen to members' tables swiftly and accurately.
- Describe dishes and ingredients to members when delivering, including special preparations.
- Assist servers in clearing plates, resetting tables, and maintaining a clean, organized dining room.
- Monitor tables, anticipate guest needs, and provide additional service when needed.
- Uphold food safety, sanitation, and service standards.
- Communicate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
- Act as the final checkpoint between the kitchen and dining room for all food leaving the kitchen.
- Ensure food items meet standard presentation and quality guidelines.
- Organize, prioritize, and dispatch orders in a timely and accurate manner.
- Communicate with chefs and line cooks regarding order modifications, allergies, and special requests.
- Ensure correct garnishes, utensils, and plate arrangements before items leave the kitchen.
- Assist with coordinating large orders or private dining setups as needed.
- At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume restaurant, club, or hotel setting.
- A passion for hospitality and delivering an elevated member experience.
- Eagerness to learn and grow.
The Gathering Spot is a private membership club and network that blends co-working spaces, dining, and event venues with a digital community to connect professionals, with a focus on Black professionals and diverse audiences. Members pay monthly or annual fees for access to clubs in Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles, plus a wellness-focused The Retreat in Atlanta. Revenue also comes from hosting corporate events for clients like Netflix and Coca-Cola, as well as ticketed events for non-members, and the Connected Cities program builds communities in cities such as New York, Chicago, and Houston ahead of openings. It differentiates itself by combining culture, community-building, and collaboration within a membership model and through partnerships to support entrepreneurship and cultural experiences at scale, with a goal of expanding and reinvesting in its member community.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$35M
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- TGS still serves 11,000 members across Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles.
- March 10, 2026 Blavity partnership unlocks sponsorship revenue with category-exclusive placements.
- Career pages in July 2026 list many roles, signaling active operations and hiring.
What critics are saying
- LA closed March 31, 2026 after landlord disputes and unresolved flooding damage.
- Greenwood litigation lingered through 2025, exposing governance instability and payout risk.
- One location failure can trigger member churn and brand damage across TGS's expansion narrative.
What makes The Gathering Spot unique
- Ryan Wilson built TGS around Black professional community, culture, and premium hospitality.
- Blavity's March 10, 2026 partnership gives TGS branded access to 32 million monthly users.
- The Retreat and club network combine membership, events, dining, and coworking under one umbrella.
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↑ 4%Private membership club The Gathering Spot closes LA location. Private membership club The Gathering Spot is closing its Los Angeles location. The Gathering Spot has been an integral part of Black Hollywood, allowing young Black professionals to connect. The location has even hosted top figures such as Drake, LeBron James, and former Vice President Kamala Harris. But in recent months, the LA private membership club and coworking space has had a host of problems. In a statement to its members shared via email, Gathering Spot CEO and Co-Founder Ryan Wilson announced that the West Coast location is closing its doors after allegedly failing to reach an agreement with the property's landlord to resolve persistent issues. "After years of trying to make this location everything this community deserves, we were unable to reach an agreement with our landlord, and we will be closing the LA club on March 31st." Wilson stated that the location allegedly faced flooding that disabled the elevator and created an odor that persists today. Fortunately, the Gathering Spot co-founder is already seeking a new LA location. Current locations include Atlanta, Washington D.C., and, in March 2024, AFROTECH(TM) reported that a Houston location is also planned. The private membership club had investments from top celebrities. In late 2023, AFROTECH(TM) reported a failed merger between Gathering Spot and Greenwood, a digital banking platform. Co-founded by Killer Mike, Greenwood acquired Gathering Spot for $50 million. Gathering Spot later sued the organization for alleged breach of contract. However, less than a year ago, Gathering Spot appeared to have bounced back after securing $30 million in investments and regaining sole ownership, as AFROTECH(TM) previously told you. Investors in the company include T.I., Big Sean, Charles Barkley, Cam Newton, Baron Davis, Tricky Stewart, and Will Packer. In the release, Wilson was optimistic that the company would find a better location. "Our next space will be worthy of what you've given this club. I'm deeply frustrated by this outcome, but as motivated as I've ever been to deliver something better for you."
Blavity Media Group named exclusive sales and activation partner for The Gathering Spot. The collaboration aims to create a new platform connecting brands with some of Black America's most influential professionals through both digital media and private gathering spaces. Blavity Media Group (BMG) and The Gathering Spot (TGS) have entered into an exclusive partnership designed to celebrate and amplify Black excellence. Announced on March 10, BMG has been named the exclusive sales and activation partner for TGS's sponsorship portfolio, AfroTech reported. The collaboration aims to create a new platform connecting brands with some of Black America's most influential professionals through both digital media and private gathering spaces. "The Gathering Spot built physical spaces with the same philosophy we brought to digital media: that Black professionals deserve to be seen fully, not as a demographic, but as a community," said Blavity Inc. CEO and Co-founder, Morgan DeBaun. "Together, we're creating something that reflects how our audience actually lives, online and offline, in content and in community. For brands that want to show up authentically, this is the way in." "Our community lives online and offline. Now our partners and brands can show up in both places authentically," she added in a LinkedIn announcement. The partnership will offer a limited number of sponsorship opportunities, giving brands access to TGS's private membership network of leaders, executives, and founders shaping business, politics, and culture. The organization serves more than 11,000 members across four locations in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Sponsors will also gain perks such as category-exclusive placements across TGS clubs, curated member experiences, and custom on-site activations promoted through BMG's digital platforms - including brands like AfroTech, Blavity, and Travel Noire - which reach more than 32 million monthly users. "From day one, The Gathering Spot has been about what happens when Black people have a space where they're celebrated, not tolerated," said Ryan Wilson, CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot. "Our members are building generational wealth, launching companies, and shaping industries. Blavity mirrors these notions across media. This partnership gives brands access to the rooms where those conversations and decisions are happening."
The Gathering Spot has secured $30 million in funding, comprising $25 million in equity and $5 million in debt financing. Notable investors include Charles Barkley, Will Packer, and Big Sean. The funds will support new locations and enhance programming. Despite challenges from a previous acquisition by Greenwood, co-founder Ryan Wilson remains optimistic about the future. The Gathering Spot has grown from 500 to 12,000 members since its 2016 launch.
When The Gathering Spot opened the doors to its first brick-and-mortar location in Atlanta in 2016, there was an understandable amount of hype surrounding the advent of a private, members-only club catering to the Black community of business owners, community stakeholders, entertainers, political figures, and more.
Cultural epicentre The Gathering Spot (TGS) has announced the platform's expansion with the launch of an app and a new location.