Busser

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Bussers ensure the flow of service continues uninterrupted by filling water, clearing plates, and maintaining the overall cleanliness of guest tables and the restaurant as a whole. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clear unused plate ware only when the guest is finished.

• Wipe table between courses without interruption to guest conversation

• Clear, clean, and sanitize tables, booths, and chairs between seatings.

• Re-fill water when necessary

• Communicates the needs of guests to FoH staff immediately.

• Ensure floors are always without debris and moisture.

• Clean and maintain appliances needed for service and report all breakage, damage to equipment or furniture immediately to management.

• Properly sets-up side stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed.

• Always maintain general cleanliness and stock paper supply in guest restrooms during service

• Emptying trash, receptacles, sweeping floors, restocking all supplies in the dining room and ensuring that the dining areas and service stations are clean and organized.

• Portrays a positive and professional attitude and appearance.

• Understands the policies and procedures of the organization and adheres to the company standards outlined in the company handbook.

• Possesses conversational knowledge of food and beverage items served at the establishment.

• Participates in training sessions, departmental meetings, or pre-shift meetings.

• Ensures the well-being of all guests and co-workers by following the Company Safety Standards and maintaining compliance with the Department of Health and OSHAA.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years previous fine dining experience.

• Previous experience working in a large fast paced restaurant setting.

• Demonstrates effective oral & written communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.

• Possesses excellent organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and time management ability.

• Actively contributes as a team player by supporting co-workers throughout each workday.

• Has a solid understanding of the job duties assigned to them and outlined in their job description.

Alerts management of all safety concerns immediately.

Certifications Required

• Certification relating to Alcohol Awareness (TIPS/SIPS for example)
• Food Handling Safety certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, lift and bend for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.

• Role may include exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule with varying shifts days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The Company reserves the right to make changes in the above job description and all other duties assigned. Nothing herein shall restrict Company management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.