What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eagle Tavern Busser 2025, Greenfield Village position at The Henry Ford?
The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.
The Eagle Tavern in Greenfield Village is an 1850s era restaurant. The menu features seasonal dishes characteristic of southern Michigan at that time, made from real recipes from the era and prepared using traditional 19th-century methods. Our Eagle Tavern Busser position is responsible for contributing to an authentic dining experience for our guests.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Clears dishes/trash from tables, chairs, and counters
- Empties trash regularly and removes from unit
- Performs opening and closing tasks, as assigned, including flipping chairs and sweeping
- Breaks down bussing trays of service items and sort them into proper dish racks/glass racks
- Resets tables and dining room for service
- Maintains cleanliness of all restaurant areas, including taking out garbage, sweeping and mopping floors, and straightening storage areas
- Provides our guests with a historically accurate portrayal of a dining experience
- Interacts and communicates with guests and co-workers in a professional and friendly manner
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of historical clothing uniform
- Ensures an outstanding guest experience
- Handles and stores all equipment properly and with care
- Performs other activities as necessary
Your Qualifications:
- 16 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Must be flexible in hours and scheduling and customer service oriented with a hospitable demeanor. Should be enthusiastic and possess good communication skills. This position may require occasional work outdoors in all typed of weather and wear period clothing or uniforms.
The Henry Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Henry Ford prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This Policy applies to any employment, donor, or volunteering opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, hire, employment, program participation, promotion, salary, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment or service as a volunteer).
