Busser/ Bar Back

Sacred Pepper is a distinguished restaurant located in Tampa, Florida, known for delivering an exceptional dining experience through its vibrant atmosphere and attentive service. As a well-established player in the hospitality industry, Sacred Pepper prides itself on its passionate team and commitment to quality. The restaurant's culture emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and a high standard of cleanliness, ensuring that every guest enjoys their time from start to finish. Serving an eclectic menu, Sacred Pepper continuously aims to delight guests not only with food but also through seamless dining service and a welcoming environment.

The role offered is a combined Bar Back and Busser position, vital to the efficient operation of both the dining room and the bar. This full-time position reports directly to the Assistant and General Managers and offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. It is designed for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are dedicated to supporting the smooth functioning of a busy restaurant.

In this role, the bar back/busser ensures that empty tables are swiftly prepared to welcome new guests by removing dirty dishes, sanitizing tables, cleaning seating areas, and maintaining cleanliness of the floors near the dining area. Additionally, this position plays a key role in backing up bartenders by supplying them with necessary glassware, liquor, and garnishes to maintain a continuous and enjoyable social experience for patrons. The bar back/busser’s diligence helps prevent bartenders from running out of stock and maintains overall bar efficiency.

The responsibilities include inventory management during opening and closing shifts, timely restocking of alcoholic beverages and glassware, and cleanliness of bar equipment and work areas. Additionally, the position requires close communication with servers and hosts to optimize table utilization and customer service, as well as inspecting and cleaning restrooms every 15 minutes to ensure a hygiene standard.

Sacred Pepper seeks candidates who are proactive and possess a strong sense of initiative, pride in personal appearance, and dedication to serving guests with professionalism. The ideal person must maintain flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays, and be able to multi-task effectively while maintaining a high level of personal cleanliness and workplace safety knowledge.

This position demands physical stamina for standing, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and performing activities such as bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling regularly during shifts that may be fast-paced and crowded. Candidates must also demonstrate basic math skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to operate within a team environment.

Sacred Pepper encourages and supports team members to embody its culture and approach their roles with enthusiasm and respect. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic and rewarding role in the restaurant and hospitality industry, where their contribution is pivotal to the guest experience and overall success of the establishment.