The busser is responsible for assisting wait staff and bartenders with upkeep of tables and service areas. When a party departs, a busser removes dirty dishes, sanitizes the table, cleans the seats and tidies up the surrounding floor/table area.
Responsibilities
Skills
Working Conditions
Education/Experience
Responsibilities
- Remove used/unnecessary plates while guests are still seated at the table
- Remove extra place settings at the table or provide any additional settings as needed
- Prepare tables for the next round of service by removing all plates and glasses
- Sanitize the table and surrounding area for its next turn
- Reset place settings: complete with silverware, water glasses, and bread plate, etc.
- Restock and assist with maintenance of expo/servers' stations, glass washing area, etc.
- Empty trash containers and dirty dish receptacles
- Assist with refilling ice for bar service station
Skills
- Strong customer service skills and pleasant rapport with dining guests
- Solid communication skills
- Good sense of menu items
Working Conditions
- Be able to walk, stand, bend, twist, move around for the entire duration of the scheduled shift
- Be able to lift or carry up to 15 lbs.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
- Prior restaurant experience is a plus but not required