Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $11.25 - $16.50
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
401(k) Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Blue Plate Restaurant Company is a well-established dining destination known for its passionate hospitality and commitment to delivering distinctive flavors and quality food and drink. Rooted deeply in community values, Blue Plate focuses on creating a welcoming environment for its employees, guests, and neighbors alike. The restaurant prides itself on embracing adaptability, commitment, and enthusiasm as its core values, striving to support its team and customers through excellent service and a focus on nourishment not just in the food it serves but in the energy and care it provides. Blue Plate is more than just a restaurant; it is a community hub where people come to enjoy meals that fuel their day and where staff members are encouraged to grow, engage, and bring their best selves to work.
The position of Busser at Blue Plate plays an essential role within the Front of House team, underpinning the overall guest experience by ensuring cleanliness and smooth flow in the dining spaces. As a Busser, you will be vital in setting the stage for guests' positive first impressions through diligent attention to sanitation and detail. This role demands proactive communication with Hosts to maintain efficiency during busy shifts and requires multi-tasking skills with a focus on maintaining an energetic and professional demeanor. The Busser is responsible for clearing and resetting tables promptly by removing glassware, silverware, and plates while sanitizing both tables and seating areas across the dining rooms, bars, and patios. This position fosters teamwork and a positive work environment, emphasizing respect, conflict resolution, and professionalism among coworkers and guests. Confidence and enthusiasm are paramount, as busser responsibilities present numerous opportunities to demonstrate hospitality, contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, and support Blue Plate's mission. This job is ideal for individuals seeking a fast-paced, team-oriented role in a vibrant community-centered restaurant. Blue Plate values adaptability, commitment, and enthusiasm and expects its Bussers to embody these principles consistently.
The position of Busser at Blue Plate plays an essential role within the Front of House team, underpinning the overall guest experience by ensuring cleanliness and smooth flow in the dining spaces. As a Busser, you will be vital in setting the stage for guests' positive first impressions through diligent attention to sanitation and detail. This role demands proactive communication with Hosts to maintain efficiency during busy shifts and requires multi-tasking skills with a focus on maintaining an energetic and professional demeanor. The Busser is responsible for clearing and resetting tables promptly by removing glassware, silverware, and plates while sanitizing both tables and seating areas across the dining rooms, bars, and patios. This position fosters teamwork and a positive work environment, emphasizing respect, conflict resolution, and professionalism among coworkers and guests. Confidence and enthusiasm are paramount, as busser responsibilities present numerous opportunities to demonstrate hospitality, contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, and support Blue Plate's mission. This job is ideal for individuals seeking a fast-paced, team-oriented role in a vibrant community-centered restaurant. Blue Plate values adaptability, commitment, and enthusiasm and expects its Bussers to embody these principles consistently.
Job Requirements
- Talking - especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions, information, and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly
- Hearing ability - able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
- Repetitive motion - movements frequently and regularly required using the entire body
- Visual abilities - average, ordinary, visual activity necessary to prepare or inspect documents, containers and food items
- Physical strength - prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, twisting and moving
- Able to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally
- Lifting over shoulders regularly
- Reasoning ability
- Ability to deal with a variety of variables
- Able to interpret various instructions
- Mathematics ability
- Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
- Language ability
- Ability to read a variety of books, magazines and instruction manuals
- Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis
- Correct punctuation and variation in word order, using present, perfect, and future tenses
- Ability to speak, read and write fluent English
Job Qualifications
- Outstanding interpersonal communications skills
- Ability to work very well in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
- Exceptional ability to engage with customers and consistently project a professional and incident-free dining experience
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain passion for the Company’s business objectives
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Able to pass the pre-employment background investigation
Job Duties
- Cleanliness
- Communication with Hosts
- Floor maintenance
- Daily tasks
- Multi-tasking and efficient
- Smile! Display of hospitality and professionalism
- Table and bar top detail
- Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with coworkers and supervisors
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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