Busser

Juliet Italian Kitchen; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Juliet Italian Kitchen in Austin, TX is looking for a friendly Busser to support our dining room service. You will greet guests as they are seated, deliver bread and water, and promptly clear and reset tables between courses to maintain a smooth flow.

You will work closely with servers and the hostess, assist with food delivery during peak times, and ensure the service area stays clean. No previous restaurant experience is required; a Food Handler’s Certificate is a plus, and physical stamina is

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Working knowledge of the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they are seated and bring bread, butter and water to table.
• Remove used tableware between courses and provide tableware for next course.
• Clear tables after guests. Take tableware to dishroom and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing.
• Between seatings promptly clean table tops, chairs and booths. Check floor and clean as required. Reset and arrange tabletop.
• Inspect assigned restroom every 30 minutes and clean as needed.
• Respond appropriately to guest requests. Communicate guest requests to server as needed.
• Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.
• Assist server as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods.
• Thank guests as they are leaving
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Physical fitness

Standing for long periods

Job description

Busser

Reports to: Restaurant Manager on Duty

Summary of Position:

Serve guests, bread, water, and butter upon their arrival, and provide refills as needed. Remove used tableware between courses; clear and reset tables after guests leave.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtain service area assignment at the beginning of each shift.


• Promptly greet guests as they are seated and bring bread, butter and water to table.


• Remove used tableware between courses and provide tableware for next course.


• Clear tables after guests. Take tableware to dishroom and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing.


• Between seatings promptly clean table tops, chairs and booths. Check floor and clean as required. Reset and arrange tabletop.


• Inspect assigned restroom every 30 minutes and clean as needed.


• Respond appropriately to guest requests. Communicate guest requests to server as needed.


• Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.


• Assist server as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods.


• Thank guests as they are leaving


• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.


• Must have active Food Handler’s Certificate.

Qualifications:

• No previous restaurant experience required.


• Have working knowledge of the predominant language(s) of our guests.


• Be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.


• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).