Busboy

Arco Cafe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arco Cafe on the Upper West Side is seeking helpers to keep the dining room flowing smoothly. You will clear and reset tables, refill water, deliver bread, and assist servers and the kitchen team to ensure guests are cared for from the first to the last seat.

No prior experience is required; we will train. You must be able to stay on your feet during busy service and work evenings and weekends with a positive, team-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; we’ll show you everything.
• Must be able to stand and be on your feet through busy service.
• Fast, attentive, and able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Clear, clean, and reset tables quickly between guests
• Refill water, deliver bread, and run food and drinks when needed
• Keep the dining room, service stations, and restrooms clean and stocked
• Support servers and the kitchen team throughout service

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Evening and weekend availability

Job description

Keep the dining room flowing at Arco Cafe, a family-run Sardinian restaurant on the Upper West Side. You'll clear and reset tables, keep water and bread coming, and support our servers so every guest feels looked after from the first seat to the last.

What you'll do:

• Clear, clean, and reset tables quickly between guests
• Refill water, deliver bread, and run food and drinks when needed
• Keep the dining room, service stations, and restrooms clean and stocked
• Support servers and the kitchen team throughout service

What we're looking for:

• Quick, attentive, and comfortable on your feet through a busy service
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Able to work evenings and weekends
• No prior experience needed — we'll show you everything

Base wage shown is the hourly cash wage; tips are additional.