Position Summary

The Busser works as a Front of House Team Member, the primary responsibility of a Busser is to reset tables in a speedy professional and effective manner as guests leave the restaurant. Bussers are also responsible for the grooming of the entire restaurant and its perimeters, as well as supporting servers and service staff with refills and clearing tables. Other duties will be expected as needs arise.

Position Responsibilities:

• Obtain service area assignments at the beginning of each shift.
• Promptly greet guests as they are seated and bring plantain chips, sauces and water to table.
• Clear tables after guests leave. Takes tableware to dish room and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing.
• Between Guests, promptly clean table tops, chairs and booths. Check floor and clean as required. Reset and arrange tabletop.
• Inspect assigned restroom every 15 minutes and clean as needed.
• Respond appropriately to guest requests. Communicate guest requests to server immediately.
• Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.
• Assist server as needed with any guest requests.
• Thank guests as they are leaving – Good people skills.
• Show flexibility in terms of your schedule to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
• Maintain a high level of personal cleanliness
• Be a team player; Help out fellow employees when possible “Team Blue”.

Position Qualifications & Skills:

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Be able to communicate and understand English.
• Be able to fulfill physical requirements of a Busser’s job – carry heavy trays for long periods of time.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member will be regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The Team Member will be occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.