Paradise Park - Busser

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $12.62
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
employee discount
flexible schedule
Referral Bonus

Job Description

Happy Hospitality is the creative force behind popular restaurants such as Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park. These establishments are renowned for their vibrant atmospheres, featuring artistic murals, lively lighting, and thoughtfully designed vignettes that create the perfect backdrop for an engaging dining experience. The restaurants are not just places to eat but destinations where art meets culinary excellence, offering delicious food alongside great vibes that keep guests coming back. The company culture is the glue that binds the brand together, fostering an environment where employees feel connected and motivated by a shared passion for detail and hospitality.

Currently, Happy Hospitality is looking to expand its team with enthusiastic individuals eager to contribute to an evolving and rapidly growing restaurant group. Many long-term employees consider their careers here a life purpose, attributing their satisfaction to an exceptional work environment and the rewarding relationships they build with colleagues. The role of Busser at Paradise Park in Chicago, IL, is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys interacting with people and thrives in a fast-paced, supportive team setting. This position offers the chance to be part of a dynamic restaurant known for its excellent pizza and unique ambiance.

The Busser is responsible for maintaining clean and well-stocked tables by filling waters, clearing dishes, resetting settings, and assisting servers to ensure a seamless guest experience. This role also involves light kitchen duties such as folding pizza boxes and stocking utensils, demonstrating the collaborative nature of the position. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, take initiative, and genuinely enjoy their work environment and coworkers. The job demands physical resilience, including standing, walking for extended periods, and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently.

Happy Hospitality offers competitive hourly pay starting at $12.62 plus tips, with flexible scheduling to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision options, paid time off, substantial dining discounts, a referral bonus program, and complimentary branded uniforms. These perks make the role not only a gateway to a career in hospitality but also a supportive employment experience where growth and employee well-being are prioritized.

This is a variable hour, non-exempt Front of House position located at Paradise Park in Chicago, Illinois. The successful candidate will report directly to the General Manager and will be an integral part of the team that upholds Happy Hospitality's commitment to exceptional guest service, health and safety standards, and inclusive workplace culture. Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required. Happy Hospitality is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity across gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, and life experiences. This commitment ensures an inclusive culture where all employees have the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the company’s ongoing success.

Job Requirements

  • food handlers certification
  • ability to stand/walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed
  • must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as needed
  • be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently
  • must be able to climb and descend stairs frequently
  • will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry
  • work in both warm and cool environments
  • tolerate potential allergens such as peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
  • be eligible to legally work in the united states

Job Qualifications

  • ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests needs
  • greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
  • use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
  • safely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks and soda dispensers
  • manually wash and sanitize glassware using a three compartment sink
  • account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory
  • ability to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated
  • understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
  • follow all steps of service
  • understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
  • comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
  • successfully complete alcohol awareness training
  • follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the employee handbook
  • get along well with others and be a team player
  • other duties will be assigned as needed

Job Duties

  • bring waters to each table when the guest is seated and refill as needed
  • clear plates and silverware after appetizers and restock the table with new plates and silverware after each course as needed or requested by the guest or server
  • assist the server throughout the course of the meal in any way necessary to ensure a positive guest experience
  • frequently take bus bins to the dish station and unload the bin in an organized and sanitary manner for the dishwasher
  • restock plates and glassware at the server stations throughout the shift
  • clean, sanitize, and restock each table upon completion of the guest's meal
  • clean and sweep the booths, chairs, and floor of each table upon completion of the guest's meal

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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