Part-Time BUSSER
Required availability: Saturdays and Sundays 6am-12pm
GENERAL PURPOSE
Restaurant Busser works as a serving assistant. This position is responsible for setting up and clearing tables, maintaining buffet stations, stocking all service stations, ensuring food presentation and cleanliness standards are met, and assisting guests to provide an exceptional dining experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain stock and cleanliness of stations for all meal periods with necessary equipment.
Set up, stock, and maintain buffet stations with food, beverages, utensils, plates, bowls, and serving equipment.
Monitor buffet food levels and promptly replenish items to ensure an attractive and fully stocked presentation throughout service.
Coordinate with kitchen staff to replenish buffet items while maintaining food quality and proper holding temperatures.
Ensure buffet stations remain clean, organized, sanitized, and free of spills or debris.
Replace serving utensils as needed and maintain clean serving equipment throughout service.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines when handling and replenishing food.
Transport all dirty tableware from the dining room to the dishwashing area.
Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
Clean up spilled food or drink, broken dishes, and remove empty bottles and trash promptly.
Perform cleaning and stocking duties in dining areas, cafeterias, or buffet stations to facilitate excellent customer service.
Maintain adequate supplies of clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, trays, and buffet service items.
Fill beverage, coffee, juice, or ice dispensers and replenish beverage stations as needed.
Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers.
Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, butter, or other guest requests as needed.
Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner and provide assistance with buffet service when appropriate.
Monitor dining and buffet areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, and guest satisfaction.
Locate items requested by customers and respond promptly to guest needs.
Assist with opening and closing duties, including buffet setup, breakdown, cleaning, and storage of equipment.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: - None
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Must display very good organization and time management skills.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Previous experience in the food and beverage industry preferred.
Basic knowledge of food presentation and buffet service.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.
Ability to provide courteous and professional guest service.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, reaching, and handling materials.
Must be able to stand and remain mobile for up to 8 hours.
Must be able to kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach to perform job duties.
Must be able to work in areas with varying temperatures, including hot kitchen environments and refrigerated storage areas.
