Busser/Barback at Muddy Cow Saint Paul, MN

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Career advancement opportunities
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Muddy Cow, located in Saint Paul, MN, is a vibrant and welcoming restaurant that prides itself on delivering a top-notch dining experience to every guest. Known for its lively atmosphere and high-quality service, Muddy Cow aims to create a memorable time for patrons through its attentive staff and well-maintained facilities. The establishment values teamwork and dedication, ensuring that every employee contributes to a seamless and pleasant customer journey from the moment guests arrive until their departure. Muddy Cow is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and hospitable environment, reflecting its core values and enhancing its reputation in the local dining scene.

The Busser/Barback position at Muddy Cow plays a crucial support role within the restaurant’s operations. This role is essential for assisting bartenders, servers, and hosts by ensuring that the bar and dining areas remain clean, well-stocked, and efficient throughout each shift. The Busser/Barback maintains a high standard of cleanliness at the bus station, promptly empties trash, sweeps floors as needed, and handles the preparation and resetting of tables with urgency and precision. This role also includes responsibilities such as delivering food to tables, garnishing dishes, and attending to guests’ needs by clearing dishes and refilling beverages when necessary. Beyond physical upkeep, this role requires communication skills to coordinate with kitchen staff and management to maintain quick and accurate table turnover times.

Candidates for this role must display a passion for delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. The position demands physical stamina, as it involves standing for long periods, lifting and maneuvering trays, and maintaining a strong presence on the restaurant floor. Successful Busser/Barbacks at Muddy Cow thrive by working collaboratively with the entire team and upholding high standards of safety and sanitation according to company policies. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, mornings, and nights, is key to meeting the restaurant’s operational needs. This full-time or part-time role offers hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, invaluable for individuals passionate about food service, hospitality, and career growth in restaurant management or customer service fields. Muddy Cow provides an engaging work environment that values employees’ contributions and encourages personal and professional development through meaningful work and team-centered culture.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, mornings, and nights
  • Ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Able to stand for extended periods
  • Capable of lifting moderate weights
  • Positive attitude and teamwork mindset

Job Qualifications

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • Physical stamina to stand for long periods
  • Ability to lift and maneuver trays safely
  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions

Job Duties

  • Assist bartenders and servers
  • Maintain bus station cleanliness
  • Stock service areas
  • Empty trash and spot sweep
  • Perform opening and closing duties
  • Garnish food before delivery
  • Deliver food to tables
  • Buss and reset tables quickly
  • Clear dishes and refill beverages
  • Clean highchairs and boosters
  • Communicate table status to staff and management

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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