Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $9.50 - $14.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Meals
team discounts
flexible scheduling

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a well-regarded restaurant known for delivering exceptional dining experiences through outstanding customer service and a clean, welcoming environment. This restaurant prides itself on creating a friendly atmosphere where guests feel valued and comfortable, whether they are regular patrons or first-time visitors. With a strong commitment to quality and hospitality, the restaurant seeks to maintain high standards in both food presentation and customer care, making it a popular choice in the local dining scene. Emphasizing teamwork, respect, and professionalism, the restaurant fosters a positive workplace culture that supports employee growth and satisfaction.

The role available is a Restaurant Busser position, a critical part of the front-of-house team responsible for supporting servers and ensuring the dining area is kept clean, organized, and ready for guests. This is a fast-paced, active role that demands attention to detail, physical stamina, and a customer-focused attitude. As a Busser, the individual will be tasked with obtaining section assignments at the start of shifts, maintaining proper table alignment and setup to ensure a pleasant guest experience, and promptly clearing and cleaning tables between seatings. Responsibilities also include transporting used tableware to the dish pit, sorting and stacking silverware, glassware, and dishes efficiently and correctly.

Additional duties involve handling food items such as chips and salsa, cleaning floors, sidewalks, and parking lots as necessary, monitoring and emptying trash cans, and ensuring restrooms are clean and sanitary. The Busser plays an essential role in following proper closing procedures to keep the store clean and organized, contributing to overall smooth operations. Interaction with guests is another important aspect of the job, where kindness and courtesy are paramount, alongside fulfilling guest requests or relaying these requests to servers for prompt resolution.

The ideal candidate will not necessarily need prior restaurant experience but should have the ability to read and understand simple instructions, write basic correspondence, and communicate effectively with both guests and team members. Exceptional hygiene and grooming habits are mandatory to uphold the standards of the restaurant. Moreover, this role requires physical endurance, including constant standing and walking, occasional bending or kneeling, and the ability to handle some lifting or carrying tasks up to 60 pounds. The position demands clear vision and effective oral communication skills to ensure safety and quality standards are consistently met.

Joining this restaurant team means becoming part of a dynamic workplace where hospitality excellence and teamwork go hand in hand. The employment type typically is full-time or part-time with flexible shifts, suitable for individuals looking to gain experience in the restaurant industry or seeking a steady role in a friendly environment. Overall, this Busser role provides an excellent opportunity to develop interpersonal and service skills while contributing to an enjoyable dining experience for all patrons.

Job Requirements

  • Previous restaurant experience not required, but preferred
  • ability to read and understand simple instructions
  • ability to write simple correspondence
  • ability to effectively present information to guests and other team members
  • must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits
  • constant standing/walking
  • occasional stooping/kneeling
  • occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 60 pounds
  • occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps
  • frequent, continual, intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine
  • constant receiving detailed information through oral communication
  • constant talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
  • constant clarity of vision at near and/or far distances

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to read and understand simple instructions
  • ability to write simple correspondence
  • ability to effectively present information to guests and other team members
  • must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits

Job Duties

  • Obtain section assignments at the beginning of each shift
  • maintain proper table alignment and setup
  • take used tableware to the dish pit and unload, sort, and stack silverware, glassware, and dishes in designated areas in the soiled dish drop-off area
  • between seatings, promptly clean table tops, chairs, booths, booster seats and high chairs
  • handle food such as chips and salsa
  • check the floor and clean as needed
  • sweep floors, sidewalks and parking lot
  • monitor trash cans and empty as needed
  • clean restrooms
  • follow proper closing procedures to keep store clean and organized
  • be kind and courteous to guests
  • interact with guests and fulfill requests or relay requests to server
  • attend all scheduled team member meetings

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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