Restaurant Busser

This position is for shifts during Dinner service at The Dutchess.

The   Busser   plays an essential role in creating an exceptional dining experience by maintaining clean, organized dining areas and supporting the front-of-house team. This position ensures tables are promptly cleared, reset, and ready for guests while assisting servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to keep service running smoothly. The ideal candidate is hardworking, dependable, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Working weekends is required for the position.  Duties and Responsibilities

As a Busser, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Clear, clean, and reset tables promptly between guests.

• Refill water glasses and assist with delivering food when needed.

• Stock and maintain service stations with dishes, glassware, utensils, napkins, and other supplies.

• Assist servers by removing used dishes and responding to guest requests.

• Keep the dining room, patio, restrooms, and common areas clean, organized, and welcoming.

• Sweep, mop, and perform routine cleaning duties throughout each shift.

• Assist with opening and closing side work.

• Support the bar and café team with glassware, dish runs, and restocking supplies.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in dish and service areas.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

• Work collaboratively with the entire team to ensure efficient service and an outstanding guest experience.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support daily operations.

Requirements

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is preferred but not required.

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Strong work ethic with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Frequent bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and moving throughout the restaurant.

• Ability to lift and transport trays, bus tubs, and restaurant supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced restaurant environment with frequent guest interaction.

• Exposure to noise, crowds, and varying temperatures.

• May require extended hours depending on business needs.

Uniform Requirements

• Clean, non-slip shoes.

• Clean and presentable attire in accordance with company dress code.

• Hair tied back or neatly groomed.

Compensation Details

Compensation:   Hourly ($16.90) plus tips

Benefits & Perks:   Dining Discounts

This all-day bakery, café, and Burmese restaurant opened in January 2022 in the heart of downtown Ojai and is housed in a historic building on the site of the town's first bakery. It's an "everything place" that captures the spirit of Ojai's farmers and artisans, and is a fun, eclectic collaboration among friends and family—Zoe, Baker Kelsey Brito, and Chef Saw Naing.

By day, we serve exceptional coffee and tea from local purveyors alongside rustic breads, pastries, comforting egg dishes, fresh salads, and seasonal sandwiches. At night, the café transforms into a lively restaurant celebrating Chef Saw's Burmese heritage. Sommelier Emily Johnston curates a thoughtfully selected wine list featuring small-production wines from ecologically responsible vineyards, complemented by farmers' market-driven cocktails, mocktails, and regional craft beers. Nearly everything we serve is made from beautiful ingredients sourced within 50 miles.