The hiring rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. 

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Busser-Runner is responsible for ensuring that the dining room tables are properly set up and cleaned, providing prompt and professional service to dining guests. The Busser-Runner also acts as a food runner to dispense food from the kitchen to tables immediately upon food being presented as ready from the line.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continually read, anticipate and fulfill guest needs.
• Work with chefs and servers in order to deliver food to guests. Explain dishes as appropriate when delivering to guests.
• Set up and break down dining room for each shift.
• Stay current with menu descriptions as the menu changes.
• Assist with overall maintenance of restaurant and organization of restaurant supplies cage.
• Reset tables according to specifications of restaurant.
• Restock clean plates, silverware and glassware.
• Clear plates and silverware, as appropriate, when guests are finished dining.
• Assist servers with food delivery to guests, refilling water, serving bread, etc.
• Maintain service stations in a clean and orderly manner throughout shift.
• Perform all opening and closing side work as required.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Prior customer service experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior restaurant or café experience.
• Demonstrated qualities of hospitality and service.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of dining room service procedures.
• Ability to follow all safety and sanitation policies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated qualities of hospitality.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers.
• Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, accurate and efficient.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Punctual and dependable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to frequently lift and carry 30 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time during customary service hours.
• Ability to work in outdoor environment with varying temperatures, including temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be available to work a flexible work schedule.