Bussers contribute to the diners’ overall restaurant experience by cleaning, clearing and setting tables for guests, stocking supplies, and bringing guests’ needs to the attention of the servers. Bussers represent the restaurant and are to help provide a quality experience for guests. Bussers work in close collaboration with restaurant staff and must adhere to established health and safety standards. Bussers also maintain the cleanliness, presentation and ambiance of the restaurant which is an integral part of the guests’ experience.
Responsibilities
- Clear table as guests complete their meals and clean tables between customers to ensure a hygienic dining environment
- Replace silverware, glassware and linens so that each customer has what they need for their meal
- Serve water to guests and refill water bottles as needed
- Stock serving stations with napkins, utensils, trays, condiments, and salt and pepper
- Deliver used dishes and utensils to the kitchen for cleaning
- Abide by sanitation, health and company guidelines concerning safety, cleanliness, safe food handling and alcoholic beverages
- Maintain service pace by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs
- Attend meetings and trainings as requested, including pre-shift meetings
- Assist with training of new staff
- Adhere to grooming, conduct and uniform standards
- Prepare restaurant and outside dining areas by setting tables, candles, napkins, service plates, glassware and utensils
- Roll silverware and fold napkins, polish glassware, set up stations, and prepare for the next shift
- Execute opening and closing procedures as directed
- Be comfortable with extreme weather during service of outside dining areas
- Other duties as required
Skill Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Prior customer service or server experience preferred
- Knowledge of Aloha POS preferred
- Food and wine knowledge preferred
- Adaptability and ability to think on your feet
- Ability to work quickly and with great accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Collaboration and dedication to team goals required
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Strong desire to interact with customers in a service setting
- Highly organized and systematic in work
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to bend, stoop and lift at least 25-50 pounds
- Proficient in English
How to Apply: Please send your resume to [email protected]
