
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
upward mobility
Fun environment
Employee events
Job Description
Black Bear Diner is a popular restaurant chain primarily located in the western United States known for its homestyle and "old-fashioned" comfort foods. The restaurant embraces a rustic décor inspired by a bear motif, featuring an abundance of bear-themed decorations that create a distinctive and memorable dining atmosphere. Black Bear Diner’s menu is extensive and family-friendly, offering a wide selection of meals including breakfast favorites, burgers, salads, and milkshakes. Notably, the diner also prepares baked goods on site to maintain freshness and quality, and some locations offer alcohol sales to complement meal choices. The brand has built its reputation on delivering hearty and satisfying meals in a warm and welcoming environment, focusing on family meals and comfort food classics that appeal to a wide audience.
This position is an opportunity to join Black Bear Diner as a Busser, primarily based at the BBD Vista CA location in Vista, California. The role of the Busser is crucial in maintaining the overall cleanliness and presentation of the restaurant, ensuring guests receive excellent service and that operational standards are upheld consistently. The Busser is responsible for keeping table areas clean and properly reset, assisting servers as needed, and supporting team efforts to sustain a pleasant dining experience for customers. Working as a Busser at Black Bear Diner means being part of a team that values dedication, cleanliness, and efficiency. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and communication are key. This position reports to restaurant management and requires flexibility, diligence, and a willingness to contribute to various tasks to help the restaurant run smoothly. The work environment is fun and dynamic, with opportunities for upward mobility and participation in employee events that foster a positive team culture. As this job is with a franchisee of Black Bear Diner, employment terms such as wage and benefits may vary, depending on the specific franchise owner. The position involves responsibilities like maintaining sanitation standards, restocking supplies, and ensuring the entire restaurant, including kitchen and guest areas, is clean and organized. The Busser contributes directly to guest satisfaction by providing a clean, welcoming, and efficient dining environment and supporting servers in their day-to-day duties.
This position is an opportunity to join Black Bear Diner as a Busser, primarily based at the BBD Vista CA location in Vista, California. The role of the Busser is crucial in maintaining the overall cleanliness and presentation of the restaurant, ensuring guests receive excellent service and that operational standards are upheld consistently. The Busser is responsible for keeping table areas clean and properly reset, assisting servers as needed, and supporting team efforts to sustain a pleasant dining experience for customers. Working as a Busser at Black Bear Diner means being part of a team that values dedication, cleanliness, and efficiency. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and communication are key. This position reports to restaurant management and requires flexibility, diligence, and a willingness to contribute to various tasks to help the restaurant run smoothly. The work environment is fun and dynamic, with opportunities for upward mobility and participation in employee events that foster a positive team culture. As this job is with a franchisee of Black Bear Diner, employment terms such as wage and benefits may vary, depending on the specific franchise owner. The position involves responsibilities like maintaining sanitation standards, restocking supplies, and ensuring the entire restaurant, including kitchen and guest areas, is clean and organized. The Busser contributes directly to guest satisfaction by providing a clean, welcoming, and efficient dining environment and supporting servers in their day-to-day duties.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting preferred
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting preferred
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Reliability and punctuality
Job Duties
- Maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times, facial hair must be well trimmed, nails must be clean and trimmed, no excessive jewelry
- Responsible for the sanitation of all dishes, glassware and silverware
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the dishwashing machine
- Responsible to maintain the dish machine chemicals and sanitation fluids
- All pots and pans are to be washed following the proper procedures, pre-soak, wash, rinse, sanitize
- Responsible for the organization of the dish room
- Responsible for providing and re-stocking the kitchen line with plates, soup bowls, soup cups, salad plates, monkey dishes
- Responsible for re-stocking food servers area with glassware, silverware, empty buss tubs
- Responsible for the cleanliness of all the kitchen floors, freezer and refrigerators
- Responsible for the cleanliness of all cooking and baking equipment ie. oven, alto sham, mixing equipment
- Responsible for back areas, dumpster area, card box container and trash container
- Responsible for the cleanliness of guest restrooms
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the parking lot
- Responsible for reporting all chemical shortages to keep up with inventory for proper ordering
- Report any breakage of dishes for replacement
- Take out garbage and card box container for pick-up every scheduled date and make sure to ask Managers for help when needed
- Make sure to take your breaks on time and return from your breaks on time. Punch in & out appropriately
- You are required to work over time, if needed
- Complete any other assigned tasks willingly as designated by management
- Clean front of house and make sure tables are reset
- Fill guest drinks and help servers if necessary
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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