Server Assistant

San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

meal discounts

Retirement Plan

Job Description

Our establishment is a vibrant and dynamic Japanese restaurant specializing in authentic sushi and contemporary Asian cuisine. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional dining experience through our dedication to quality, impeccable service, and a welcoming atmosphere. As a reputable dining destination, we continuously strive to maintain high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Our restaurant features a sushi bar, lounge areas, and comfortable seating accommodating various group sizes from intimate dinners to large parties, ensuring everyone enjoys a memorable visit with us.

We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable Busser to join our front-of-house team. This full-time role plays a crucial part in maintaining the overall cleanliness and smooth operation of the dining room and service areas. The Busser will be responsible for setting and clearing tables promptly throughout the shift, supporting servers by refilling drinks and assisting with customer needs, and ensuring the sushi bar and lounge areas remain orderly and inviting. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, contributing directly to an elevated guest experience. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with hosts and service staff to prepare the restaurant for seating, respond to customer inquiries, and assist in maintaining restroom cleanliness and safety standards.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or GED
previous bar or restaurant experience preferred but not required
must be eligible to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or GED
previous bar or restaurant experience preferred but not required
strong communication skills
ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
attention to detail
teamwork skills

Job Duties

maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the front of the house including all tables, chairs, and floors
maintains cleanliness and organization of service and bus station
refills soy bottles and keeps them thoroughly cleaned prior, during and after shift
communicates and assists hosts to set up and break down tables as customer requests are received
refills soda, ice teas, and waters upon the request of the customer or server
removes dirty dishes, silverware and any debris from tables between courses and after customer leaves table
returns dirty dishes, silverware, and glassware carefully to dishwashing and/or bar area
checks restrooms on a routine schedule to maintain cleanliness
reports any restroom problems to management immediately
assists with spills throughout the restaurant to assure customer safety
leaves restaurant in a clean condition prior to end of shift
assists customers with inquiries or as needed
removes trash and breaks down boxes for the bar and restaurant
performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor