BUSSER

The Busser/Runner helps staff with duties in order to create a positive dining experience for guests, such as greeting customers, answering their questions and alerting Servers when customers need attention. The Busser/Runner ensures the restaurant is cleaned properly and each food dish is delivered promptly and accurately.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Removing tableware like dishes and utensils to keep tables from becoming too crowded (Pre-bussing)
• Clearing tables of dirty utensils, napkins and dishes and cleaning surfaces so that they’re ready for the next guests
• Ensuring the availability of clean dishes, flatware, glasses, straws and napkins for tables
• Helping the Dishwashers by sorting and organizing used tableware and readying it for washing
• Delivering food and helping with refills to aid Servers during peak restaurant times
• Cleaning any spills in the kitchen and dining areas
• Keeping the restrooms clean

Busser/Runner Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills for interacting with restaurant guests
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for conveying information to other staff members
• Knowledge of food production and service, including safe storage practices, handling methods and laws and regulations
• Ability to tolerate stress and work in a fast-paced environment
• Physical strength for lifting and moving heavy objects and stamina for standing and walking for long hours
• Dexterity for dealing with objects that are fragile or otherwise need careful handling
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Friendly, responsible and punctual

Busser/Runner compensation is $11.70 per hour plus tips.