Food Runner Server Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $40,800.00 - $57,600.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Training and Development

Job Description

Welcome to the Ditka Family of Restaurants, a renowned collection of supreme casual dining establishments featuring American cuisine that people love. Ditka Family of Restaurants prides itself on a mission to build local restaurants with strong reputations rooted in human goodness, flawless execution, and being the best-in-segment. With a passionate commitment to authentic hospitality, culinary excellence, quality everywhere, and integrity always, Ditka Family of Restaurants has established itself as a standout brand in the casual dining sector. The company focuses on providing a consistently memorable experience to each member of its extended family — guests, communities, team members, friends of the restaurant, and suppliers. These values form the foundation of its culture and are key driving forces behind all operations.

Ditka Family of Restaurants measures success not only through real and consistent growth in sales and profits but also through the pride and loyalty of its team members and stakeholders. The company emphasizes the importance of teamwork, personal indulgence, a great bar experience, and delivering quality food that satisfies guests. It also prides itself on being a good neighbor within its communities, enhancing local relationships through exemplary service and engagement.

The role available is for a Busperson within this respected casual dining group. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth functioning of the dining room by assisting food servers with bussing and resetting tables in assigned sections. The Busperson will also maintain ongoing cleanliness and upkeep of the dining room, restrooms, restaurant entrance, and exterior areas. Duties include refilling non-alcoholic beverages, serving bread, chips, or other designated food products, and supporting general restaurant maintenance. The role supports the atmosphere and high standards expected by guests, playing a vital part in delivering the Ditka Family’s promise of authentic hospitality.

Team members in this position will complete designated cleaning, stocking, and maintenance duties within established timelines, contribute to pre-shift, running shift, and post-shift setups, and ensure all service stations are well-prepared throughout service periods. Working within a team environment, they will assist fellow buspersons and team members as needed and maintain a professional restaurant image, including adherence to uniform and appearance standards. The Busperson must demonstrate friendliness, dependability, and a strong commitment to serving guests in a positive and calm manner, even under stressful conditions.

Compensation for this full-time position ranges from $850 to $1,200 per week. Employment is based on established experience requirements, including a minimum of six months in a full-service restaurant environment, preferably as a busperson. The company ensures a harassment-free work environment, upholds strict safety and security standards, and provides ongoing training and development opportunities.

As an equal opportunity employer, Ditka Family of Restaurants encourages all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected category. Joining the Ditka Family means becoming part of a team dedicated to culinary excellence, quality, integrity, and memorable guest experiences within a supportive and dynamic workplace environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking a career in the restaurant industry with opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum six months experience working in a full service restaurant
  • Six months to one year as a busperson
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds continuously during shifts
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including stooping, twisting, grasping, and handling of objects
  • Clear and attentive communication skills
  • Compliance with federal, state, county and municipal regulations related to food and beverage service
  • Understanding of chemicals used in the workplace
  • Ability to work well with limited supervision but interact effectively with team members

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum six months experience working in a full service restaurant concept
  • Six months to one year experience as a busperson in a full service restaurant
  • Friendly and pleasant demeanor
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strong commitment to serving others
  • Dependable and trustworthy
  • Able to remain calm and positive under stressful conditions
  • Knowledge of restaurant operations and guest services
  • Professional appearance and conduct

Job Duties

  • Complete all designated cleaning, stocking, maintenance duties per established timeline
  • Assist servers in bussing and re-setting tables in assigned stations
  • Maintain assigned areas of responsibility during service periods including rest rooms, restaurant entrance, service stations, and building exterior
  • Complete pre-shift, running shift, and post-shift set-up, prep, cleaning, and stocking as outlined by management
  • Assist other buspersons and team members as needed
  • Display good working knowledge of restaurant operations including hours, menu, policies, and take-out programs
  • Acknowledge guests as they leave and invite them back
  • Ensure a harassment-free environment through proper conduct
  • Uphold safety and security standards at all times
  • Complete assigned weekly cleaning projects
  • Maintain professional restaurant image including cleanliness, uniforms, and appearance
  • Perform additional duties assigned by management

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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